Please select from the topics below to learn about state updates and handlings as it pertains to the COVID-19 situation.
*********UPDATE: January 19, 2022*********
Official language from the OPSI:
On January 11, 2022, the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) suspended the in-person education requirement applicable to Construction Supervisor License (CSL) renewal applications received from September 13, 2021 through June 1, 2022, given the increased number of COVID-19 cases.
Previously, the BBRS waived the classroom training requirement for CSL renewal applications received by the Division of Occupational Licensure during the state of emergency and up to 90 days following the end of the state of emergency. Because the COVID-19 state of emergency ended June 15, 2021, licensees renewing their CSL after September 13, 2021 (90 days later), were required to complete in-person classroom training hours as prescribed in 780 CMR 110.R5.4.3 (Education Topics). The recent action by the BBRS extends the waiver. This means CSL’s are permitted to renew using all online CEU’s for renewals received from March 10, 2020, to June 1, 2022.
An individual cannot renew their CSL prior to the renewal being generated 60 days before the expiration date.
- Suspension of in-person expires June 1, 2022
- CSL expires prior to July 31st (able to renew 60 days before their expiration date), If a license expires August 1, 2022, or later, 6 CEU in class is required.
- Complete renewal packet must be received prior to June 1, 2022
All CEU’s can be completed online or virtual platform
Please keep in mind renewals are generated 60 days before the expiration date, printed, sent to be stuffed and mailed. The renewal will not be received for at least another 10 days. Online renewal would be best. If they try to renew on the 60th day before expiration date and they cannot log in or their license cannot be found – the renewal has not been generated yet. Try again later or the next day.
*********UPDATE: January 14, 2022*********
On January 11, 2022, the BBRS voted to suspend in-person classroom requirements until June 1, 2022. We are awaiting specific details, but anyone who has a license set to expire prior to June 1, 2022 may complete all continuing education hours online.
Our full 12-Hour and 10-Hour continuing education courses available for purchase! You are eligible to take a fully online 12-hour or 10-hour course if you will be renewing your license during the period for which the BBRS has suspended the in-person requirement (now through June 1, 2022). More details will be posted here as we receive them from the state. Build your course here: https://atleisurelicense.com/courses/construction-supervisor .
*********UPDATE: January 12, 2022*********
On January 11, 2022, the BBRS voted to suspend the in-person requirement until June 1, 2022. We are awaiting more details from the state and plan to have our full 12-Hour and 10-Hour continuing education courses available for purchase on Friday, January 14, 2022. Click here if you'd like to be notified when these courses are available.
*********UPDATE: July 27, 2021*********
We are excited to announce we will be resuming our in-class continuing education courses in September 2021. Our first session will be held on September 11, 2021 in Taunton, MA. Visit our convenient CSL Course Chooser for more information or to register.
*********UPDATE: June 11, 2021*********
The Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI) has confirmed that the "in-class" continuing education requirement will only be waived for renewals submitted within 90 days following the state of emergency:
"On April 14, 2020, the BBRS voted to waive the “in-class” requirement for all renewals submitted until 90 days after the end of the state of emergency. (As a reminder, according to our regulations, each Construction Supervisor licensee may only use up to 6 hours of online continuing education credits per renewal cycle.) The 90-day period will end on September 13, 2021. Any renewals submitted after September 13, 2021 will require a portion of continuing education credits to be completed in person."
Therefore, any licensees renewing their license by September 13, 2021 may complete their full continuing education hours online. Any licensees renewing their license after September 13, 2021 must adhere to the in-class requirements (a maximum of 6 hours online, with the remainder being in-class hours). IMPORTANT: You cannot renew your license until you receive your renewal notice from the state (typically around 45 days prior to your expiration date).
*********UPDATE: May 19, 2021*********
Previously, the BBRS approved suspending the minimum 6 hour IN CLASS requirements for a period ending 90 days after the state of emergency has been terminated for licensing renewal during that time. On May 17, 2021, Governor Baker announced that the state of emergency will end on June 15, 2021. We are awaiting further information from the state, but in the meantime we are advising that anyone who will be renewing after September 12, 2021 will have to follow the in-class requirements. Anyone renewing by September 12, 2021 may still complete their full hours online. IMPORTANT: You cannot renew your license until you receive your renewal notice from the state (typically around 45 days prior to your expiration date).
*********UPDATE: July 10, 2020*********
Previously, the Division of Professional Licensure announced that if your MA Construction Supervisor license expired on or after March 10, 2020, your license would continue to be valid for up to 90 days after the state of emergency ended. This has now changed as of July 10, 2020 and any MA Construction Supervisor license expiring and scheduled to be renewed between March 10, 2020 an July 10, 2020 will now have an expiration date of October 1, 2020 and must renew before that date. Any license that is scheduled to expire on or after July 11, 2020 must be renewed on or before its originally scheduled expiration date.
In compliance with Governor Baker's order prohibiting gatherings, and to promote the health and safety of our customers during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, we have postponed all CSL Continuing Education classroom sessions.
On April 14th, the BBRS has approved suspending the minimum 6 hour IN CLASS requirements for a period of 90 days after the state of emergency has been terminated for licensing renewal during that time. All Restricted (10-hour) and Unrestricted (12-hour) continuing education courses may be completed online through previously approved online classes, live webinars or any virtual platforms.
To serve our customers, we are offering the following options:
- Complete 10-hour & 12-hour online course bundles
- The option to continue to postpone your in-class session until the state of emergency has been terminated. Please note: This option is situational; please read the posted MEMO below to discern between varying situations.
Update Posted 4/30/2020
MEMO - Executive Order and BBRS CSL Renewal Guidance
*********UPDATE: July 10, 2020*********
Previously, the Division of Professional Licensure announced that if your MA Hoisting license expired on or after March 10, 2020, your license would continue to be valid for up to 90 days after the state of emergency ended. This has now changed as of July 10, 2020 and any MA Hoisting license expiring and scheduled to be renewed between March 10, 2020 an July 10, 2020 will now have an expiration date of October 1, 2020 and must renew before that date. Any license that is scheduled to expire on or after July 11, 2020 must be renewed on or before its originally scheduled expiration date.
*********UPDATE: April 8, 2021*********
- April 26, 2021 - April 29, 2021
- May 3, 2021 - May 6, 2021
- May 10, 2021 - May 12, 2021
*********UPDATE: February 26, 2021*********
*********UPDATE: September 16, 2020*********
*********UPDATE: July 6, 2020*********
- Beginning July 27, 2020, exams will take place every week, Monday - Friday, until everyone who has submitted an application is caught up.
- Exams will only be offered in two locations; Fort Devens and Taunton. There will be multiple sessions each day.
- Due to COVID, and current Governor's orders under phase 3, exam rooms will be at a limited capacity.
- If you have already submitted your application, you do not need to reapply. The state will contact you by USPS Mail with your exam date and location 2 weeks prior to your exam.
- If you do not appear for your exam, you will be put at the end of the line.
With regard to completion of continuing education requirements for the current cycle, the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, taking into consideration the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis, will allow licensees a variance to satisfy the continuing education requirements under Board rules by completion of live webinars, Zoom meeting/training courses, and live online courses for fulfillment of the continuing education requirement for the June 30, 2020 renewal.
This accommodation will allow licensees to truthfully answer “yes” to the online renewal question regarding continuing education completion if they obtained their hours using these methods. If a licensee is selected for a random continuing education renewal audit, they would need to submit a petition for variance along with the certificates of completion for the required hours of continuing education. Licensees do not need to submit the petition for variance to the Board unless they have been requested by the Board to submit proof of their renewal continuing education.
We are pleased to offer our valued customers several online course options. Please click here to learn more.
*********UPDATE: July 10, 2020*********
Previously, the Division of Professional Licensure announced that your MA Plumbers license would continue to be valid for up to 90 days after the state of emergency ended. This has now changed as of July 10, 2020 and any MA Plumbers license now must be renewed by October 1, 2020. Please see noticed posted by Commonwealth below.
Due to COVID-19, the renewal date for MA Plumbers & Gas fitters License has been extended for 3 months. The three month date will commence the day the state of emergency is lifted by the Governor. For example, if the state of emergency in MA is lifted on May 18, 2020, then the "new" renewal date for MA Plumbers and Gas Fitters licenses will be August 18, 2020.