Date/Time
Date(s) - Tue 06/16/2026 - Tue 07/28/2026
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
STCC
Categories
Summer Session 2026
Location:
STCC
1 Armory Square
Springfield, MA, 01105
Start Date: June 16th (ends July 28th)
Time: 5-8:30pm
Day of the week: Tuesday
- Class meets once a week for seven (7) weeks.
- Each of the seven-week classes will be 3.5 hours per night for a total of 24.5 hours total
Our classroom location at STCC: Deliso Hall (Building 13), Room 319 (3rd Floor, front side of the building)
📌Campus Parking: Parking is available on campus either in front of Deliso Hall (Building 13) or around the backside of the building (There is an elevator on both the front and back side of the building).
NOTICE: As of January 1, 2025
The state of Massachusetts will begin using the 2021 ICC Codes.
- 2021 IBC
- 2021 IRC
- 2021 IECC
- 10th Edition 780 CMR Amendments to 2021 IBC
- 10th Edition 780 CMR Amendments to 2021 IRC
- 2006 521 CMR Architectural Access (not yet updated by the state).
All six books are required for the MA CSL Exam Prep Course AND for the MA CSL Exam.
- Books are not included in your registration fee.
- To order books use the dropdown box to change the Zero to One.
- Books ordered at time of registration will be delivered to you the first night of class.
- If you need to purchase books the first night of class, you may do so with CASH ONLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I go about getting a General Contractor’s License?
A. You don’t. In Massachusetts, there’s no such thing as a General Contractor’s License.
So, what kind of license do I need to be a contractor?
A. An Unrestricted Construction Supervisor’s License (CSL).
Q. What can I do with an Unrestricted CSL?
A. With the Unrestricted CSL you can pull building permits to do the following work:
1. Build buildings containing less than 35,000 cu. feet of enclosed space.
2. One and two family dwellings.
3. Buildings used for farm purposes.
4. Retaining walls less than 10 feet in height.
Q. What if my project does not fall within these limits?
A. You’ll work under the direction of a Registered Professional Architect or Engineer. This is called construction control.
Q. If all I work on is large projects, either as a contractor or sub-contractor, do I need a CSL?
A. Yes. Even though the code does not require it, the contract will. The common perception in the business community and with the general public is, if you’re a contractor, you must have a “contractor’s” license. The closest thing Massachusetts has to offer is the CSL.
Q. What are the qualifications to take the state exam?
A. You must have three years of full-time construction or design experience.
Q. Do I have to have worked for a licensed contractor?
A. No. Self-employment is OK.
Q. Are there any general requirements to take this course?
A. Yes. You must be able to read and comprehend English. The Massachusetts State Building Code is printed in English only; therefore, the state exam is given in English only.
Q. I need to better understand building codes, but I don’t qualify to take the state exam. Can I take this course?
A. Yes. Many people have taken this course that do not take the state exam. If your profession or business requires you to deal with contracts, contractors, building inspectors, property managers, etc., you will find this course very helpful.
Q. I’ve been building for 20 years and know everything about construction. Why should I take this course?
A. The state exam is not about your knowledge of construction but your knowledge of building codes. Sit down with a blank piece of paper and try to fill both sides with all you know about code. This book has 805 pages.
Q. Is this course hard?
A. Most people think construction work is hard. You probably enjoy it, so it’s all relative. Is this course a lot of work? Yes. You will only get out of this course what you are willing to put into it.
Q. Is there a lot of homework?
A. We recommend 3-4 hours per week of reading. The only way you’re going to grasp what are code-regulated issues is to read the code book. There is no easy way around this.
Q. What will we do each week in class?
A. Test-review, test-review, test-review…Each week you will have a reading assignment, in class you will take a test on that reading, and the following week we will review the test. This teaching methodology will give you experience in using the code book plus valuable test taking skills. Test will be taken in small groups to facilitate learning. This is called cooperative learning (a.k.a. cheating!)
Q. How do I go about documenting 3 years of construction experience?
A. You can use a letter of attestation from a previous employer or some form of tax document such as W-2, 1099 or Schedule C if you are self-employed.
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