780 CMR 110.R5110.R5 LICENSING OF CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS
110.R5.1.3.1 Individuals supervising persons engaged in construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair,
removal or demolition involving any activity regulated by any provision of 780 CMR, shall be licensed in
accordance with 780 CMR 110.R5. Individuals engaged in the supervision of the field erection of
manufactured buildings in accordance with 780 CMR 110.R3, shall be licensed as construction
supervisors.
EXCEPTION: Any homeowner performing work for which a building permit is required shall be exempt
from the licensing provisions of 780 CMR 110.R5, provided that if a homeowner engages a person(s) for
hire to do such work, then such homeowner shall act as supervisor. This exception shall not apply to the
field erection of a manufactured buildings constructed pursuant to 780 CMR 110.R3.
NOTE: Any licensed construction supervisor who contracts to do work for a homeowner shall be
responsible for performing said work in accordance with 780 CMR and manufacture’s ecommendations,
as applicable, whether or not the licensed contractor secured the permit for said work.
110.R5.1.3.2 Exemptions. A construction supervisor’s license is not required for:
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2. projects which are subject to construction control pursuant to 780 CMR 1.00;
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4. registered design professionals provided such comply with the construction supervisor oversight
requirements set forth in 780 CMR 110.R5 generally and 780 CMR 110.R5.2.12, as applicable
110.R5.2.12 On-site Presence of Supervisor. A licensed construction supervisor or a licensed designee
as defined shall be present on the site at some point to approve construction, reconstruction,
alterations, removal or demolition involving the following work:
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1. Foundation:
a. Preparation of bearing material;
b. Location of foundation;
c. Placement of forms and reinforcing materials (if applicable);
d. Placing of concrete (or setting of other foundation materials);
e. Setting weather protection methods (if required);
f. Installation of waterproofing and/or damp proofing materials; and
g. Placement of backfill.
NOTE: If groundwater is encountered in excavating for foundation placement, the licensed construction
supervisor shall report its presence to the building official and shall submit a report detailing methods of
remediation.
2. Structural frame:
a. Installation of joists, trusses and other structural members and sheathing materials to verify size,
species and grade, spacing and attachment\fastening methods. The licensed construction supervisor
shall ensure that any cutting or notching of structural members is performed in accordance with
requirements of 780 CMR.
b. Setting of masonry or other structural systems (if used).
3. Energy conservation: Installation of insulation materials, vapor and air infiltration barriers.
4. Fire protection: Installation of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide (“CO”) detectors and/or systems.
5. Special construction, including, but not limited to:
a. Chimneys.
b. Retaining walls over four feet in height above grade.
The building official may require a licensed construction supervisor or his or her licensed designee to be
present on the building site at other points during the construction, reconstruction, alterations, removal
or demolition work as he or she deems appropriate.