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Massachusetts
Unrestricted Construction Supervisor

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Massachusetts
Office of Public Safety & Inspections (OPSI)

One Federal Street, Suite 600
Boston, MA  02110
Phone:  (617) 727-3200
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PSI Global Exams
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Olathe, KS  66061
Phone:  (800) 367-1565
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject AreaNo. of
Questions
Massachusetts Administrative Responsibilities (780 CMR)5
Plan Reading & Estimating6
General Building Construction Knowledge8
Energy Efficiency5
Accessibility3
Sitework & Foundations5
Concrete & Masonry7
Moisture Intrusion / Protection4
Structural Framing (Steel & Wood)6
Roofing / Exterior Walls6
Associated Trades
(including interior / exterior finishes, windows & doors)
8
Interior Environment
(Mechanical & Ventilation)
3
Fire Protection3
Safety – OSHA6
Total number of test questions:
75
Time allowed (minutes):
180
Scope of Work

Responsible for directly supervising persons (including self) who are engaged in construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition involving any activity regulated by the Code for: buildings containing less than 35,000 cubic feet of enclosed space, one- and two-family dwellings or any accessory buildings thereto, irrespective of size, buildings used for farm purposes, and retaining walls less than 10 feet in height at all points along the wall as measured from the base of the footing to the top of the wall.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
International Building Code, 2021, ICC
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2.
Massachusetts Amendments to the Building Code (Commercial) (780 CMR), 10th Edition, Mass SOS
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3.
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021, ICC
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4.
Massachusetts Amendments to the Residential Code, (780 CMR), 10th Edition, Mass SOS
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5.
International Energy Conservation Code, 2021, ICC
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6.
Massachusetts Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code, (225 CMR), 10th Edition, Mass SOS
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6.
Architectural Access Board Rules and Regulations (521 CMR), Mass SOS
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7.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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PSI OSHA Selections, 2013
Study Guide
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