Corporate Training By Zack Academy - MA Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Continuing Education - 4 Hours

Please Note:  This course is a continuing education offering for qualified Lead Renovators who have previously received 8-hours of continuing education from the RRP course, and who need four (4) additional hours to renew their Construction Supervisor License (CSL) in the state of Massachusetts. 

Why should I attend this workshop?

The Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) has approved continuing education requirements for licensed construction supervisors in the state of Massachusetts. Licensees who renew a license or are issued a first-time license on or after July 1, 2011 shall be expected to fully comply with education requirements following a full two-year cycle. A qualifying Construction Supervisor licensee must provide proof of completion of required hours in the appropriate category in which the licensee is licensed (Restricted, Unrestricted or Specialty). 

What if my license has expired? Is there a grace period to renew my CSL?  

If a contractor's license has expired or will expire before an individual completes their Continuing Education (CE) hours, they have 1 year to fulfill the CE hours (without having to retake the test), but can't operate with a license until those CE requirements are met. If you have specific questions about your renewal period, please contact the Mass Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) at:  (617) 727-3200

How many hours of Continuing Education do I need as a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor? Different licenses require different amounts of Continuing Education:

• Unrestricted Licensees Need 12 Hours Every Two (2) Years
• Restricted Licensees Need 10 Hours Every Two (2) Years
• Specialty Contractors (Masonry, Roofing, Windows/Siding, Demolition, Insulation) Need Six (6) Hours Every Two (2) Years

What classes do you offer for your 4-Hour MA Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Continuing Education Package?  The 4-Hour Package consists of two, 2-hour sessions that fulfill the necessary requirements to renew your Mass CSL for qualified Lead Renovators who have previously received 8-hours of continuing education from the RRP course. (Please see the syllabus for more details on each individual session): 

• Massachusetts Code Review
• Weatherizing Your Kitchen and Bathroom Projects

Syllabus

I. Massachusetts Residential Code Review for CSLs

Staying up to date, navigating, and understanding the code is of paramount importance to Construction Supervisor License holders. The 8th Edition is now the code of record in Massachusetts. Did you know it is made up of the 2009 International Residential Code and separate MA amendments?  And what are the reference codes to be aware of? This two-hour session provides an overview of the current code format and ways to navigate the component pieces, and goes into the "Building Planning" sections of the 8th edition (Chapter 3), with an introduction to key code standards for various home elements, applicable to both new construction and remodeling projects. 

Topics To Be Covered Include:  

• How to Use the Code Books
• IRC and IECC 2009
• MA State Building Code 780 CMR 51.00 - 8th Edition
• MA Sheet Metal Regulations
• MA Specialty Trades
• Fire Code/Local Fire Offical
• Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration 
• Building Official Duties 
• Authority and Permits 
• Construction Documents and Inspections 
• Chapter 3 - Building Planning 
• Fire Resistant Construction
• Light, Ventilation & Heating
• Room Sizing
• Sanitation - Toilet, Bath and Showers
• Garage & Carports
• Emergency Escapes and Means of Egress
• Fire Sprinklers, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
• Foam Plastics and Protection of Wood Decay
• Flood Resistant Construction
• Licensing of Construction Supervisors 

II. Weatherizing Your Kitchen and Bathroom Projects

This session will identify and explore the areas of a typical kitchen or bath project that today"s remodelers and builders must take into consideration regarding energy preservation/conservation, from design considerations to insulation and ducting. Material selections and installation practices are discussed, taking into account the various code regulations that might alter how you approach your project.

Topics To Be Covered Include: 

• Introduction to the Healthy Homes Concept 
• Design Considerations
• Room Components 
• Code Applications
• Installation Methods and Materials