Mass Code Commercial License9th Edition Mass Building Code
107.6.2 Registered Design Professional Services. 107.6.2.1 Design. All plans, computations and specifications involving new construction, alterations, repairs, expansions or additions or change in use or occupancy of existing buildings shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a registered design professional and shall bear his or her signature and seal (seesection 107.1.1). Said signature and seal shall signify that the plans, computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of 780 CMR and accepted engineering practices. Any alternative means and methods which deviate from prescriptive requirements of 780 CMR shall be submitted to the building official for approval in a narrative form separate from the plans. 107.6.2.2 Construction. The registered design professionals who are responsible for the design, plans, calculations, and specifications, their designee or the registered design professionals who have been retained for construction phase services, shall perform the following tasks:
1. Review, for conformance to 780 CMR and the design concept, shop drawings, samples and other submittals by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents. 2. Perform the duties for registered design professionals in 780 CMR 17.00: Special Inspections and Tests. 3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work is being performed in a manner consistent with the construction documents and 780 CMR. The permit application shall not be deemed completed until all of the construction documents required by 780 CMR have been submitted. Documentation indicating that work complies with the plans and specifications shall be provided at the completion of each phase when required by the building official. Upon completion of the work, the registered design professional shall file a final document to the building official indicating that, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, the work has been performed in accordance with the approved plans and 780 CMR. Forms for
construction control when required by the building official shall be those found at
http:// www.mass.gov/ocabr/government/oca-agencies/dpl-lp/opsi/.
107.6.2.3 Special Inspections and Tests. Special inspections and tests shall be
provided in accordance with 780 CMR 17.00: Special Inspections and Tests.
107.6.2.4 Non Structural System Test and Inspection. Tests and inspections of non-
structural systems shall be performed in accordance with applicable engineering
practice standards, referenced standards listed in 780 CMR 35.00: Referenced Standards, or as otherwise specified in 780 CMR.
107.6.3 Construction Contractor Services. The actual construction of the work shall be the responsibility of the general contractor as identified on the approved permit and shall involve the following:
1. Execution of all work in accordance with the approved construction documents. 2. Execution and control of all means and methods of construction in a safe and satisfactory manner in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal statutes and regulations. 3. Upon completion of the construction, certification in writing to the responsible registered design professional that, to the best of the contractor’s knowledge and belief, construction has been done in substantial accord with section 107.6 and with all pertinent deviations specifically noted. The building official may require a copy of this certification.
110.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.