When do you need to hire a Construction Superintendent

A construction superintendent is required for the construction or demolition of such other buildings as identified in BUILDING CODE Section 3301.13.3.

BC 3301.13.3 Designation of Primary Construction Superintendent

The permit holder shall designate a primary construction superintendent, prior to the commencement of work, in a form and manner acceptable to the department, for the following types of jobs:

1. The construction of a new building;
2. The full demolition of an existing building;
3. An alteration to an existing building that involves one or more of the following:
   1. A vertical enlargement;
   2. A horizontal enlargement;
   3. The alteration or demolition of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the building during the course of work over any 12-month period;
   4. The removal of one or more floors during the course of work over any 12-month period;
   5. Work that requires a special inspection for underpinning; or
   6. Work that requires a special inspection for the protection of sides of excavations; or
4. Other jobs pose an enhanced risk to the public and property, as determined by the commissioner.

Exceptions: a construction superintendent is not required for:

1. Work listed in Section 3310.1, for which a site safety manager or coordinator must be designated.
2. Work which solely involves the construction of a new 1-, 2-, or 3-family building.