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NYC DOB Site Safety Manager Exam Questions with
Correct Answers and explanations LATEST THIS YEAR -
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NYC DOB Site Safety Manager Exam
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
The NYC DOB Site Safety Manager (SSM) certification exam is administered by the Department of
Buildings. Candidates must pass a computer-based, multiple-choice written exam (80 questions, 3-hour
time limit) with a passing score of 70% . Exam fees include a $525 application fee, $500 background
investigation fee, and $300 certification issuance fee .
The exam covers Subchapter 19 of the NYC Building Code (formerly Chapter 33), the NYC Fire Code
Chapter 14, OSHA 1926 construction standards, and the Rules of the City of New York (RCNY) . Key
domains include the role and responsibilities of the Site Safety Manager, the Site Safety Plan (SSP),
major building thresholds, daily log requirements, fall protection, scaffold safety, crane operations, fire
safety, standpipe systems, accident notification, and the Local Law 196 Site Safety Training (SST)
requirements .
1. What is the primary role of a Site Safety Manager (SSM) on a major NYC construction site?
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A) Supervise laborers
B) Monitor compliance with safety requirements
C) Design building structures
D) Operate cranes
Answer: B
Rationale: The SSM's primary responsibility is to monitor compliance with safety rules and regulations
to ensure the safety of the public and property .
2. Which of the following best defines a "Major Building" in NYC requiring an SSM?
A) Any building over 5 stories
B) Buildings 10 stories or more, or 125 feet or more, or 100,000 sq ft footprint, or as designated by the
Commissioner
C) Any commercial building
D) Buildings with more than 20 workers
Answer: B
Rationale: NYC code defines major buildings as those meeting any of these criteria, requiring SSM
oversight .
3. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the Site Safety Plan is followed on site?
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A) Project Architect
B) Site Safety Manager
C) General Contractor only
D) The DOB Inspector
Answer: B
Rationale: The SSM is responsible for ensuring that the Site Safety Plan is enforced and followed .
4. Which document primarily governs safeguards during construction in NYC?
A) OSHA Subpart M
B) NYC Building Code Chapter 33 (now Subchapter 19)
C) NFPA 70E
D) Local Law 196
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 33 of the NYC Building Code (now Subchapter 19) addresses safeguards during
construction and demolition .
5. What differentiates a Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) from a Site Safety Manager (SSM)?
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A) SSC can operate heavy machinery
B) SSM is required for all construction sites
C) SSC works on smaller projects, SSM on major buildings
D) SSC is only responsible for fire safety
Answer: C
Rationale: SSCs are required for smaller projects, while SSMs are needed for major buildings .
6. Which regulation requires Site Safety Training (SST) for construction workers in NYC?
A) OSHA 1910
B) Local Law 196 of 2017
C) NYC Fire Code Chapter 14
D) BC § 27-123
Answer: B
Rationale: Local Law 196 mandates SST for workers and supervisors on major NYC sites .
7. What is the minimum required height for a guardrail system on a construction site in NYC?
A) 24 inches
B) 42 inches
NYC DOB Site Safety Manager Exam Questions with
Correct Answers and explanations LATEST THIS YEAR -
JUST RELEASED
NYC DOB Site Safety Manager Exam
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
The NYC DOB Site Safety Manager (SSM) certification exam is administered by the Department of
Buildings. Candidates must pass a computer-based, multiple-choice written exam (80 questions, 3-hour
time limit) with a passing score of 70% . Exam fees include a $525 application fee, $500 background
investigation fee, and $300 certification issuance fee .
The exam covers Subchapter 19 of the NYC Building Code (formerly Chapter 33), the NYC Fire Code
Chapter 14, OSHA 1926 construction standards, and the Rules of the City of New York (RCNY) . Key
domains include the role and responsibilities of the Site Safety Manager, the Site Safety Plan (SSP),
major building thresholds, daily log requirements, fall protection, scaffold safety, crane operations, fire
safety, standpipe systems, accident notification, and the Local Law 196 Site Safety Training (SST)
requirements .
1. What is the primary role of a Site Safety Manager (SSM) on a major NYC construction site?
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A) Supervise laborers
B) Monitor compliance with safety requirements
C) Design building structures
D) Operate cranes
Answer: B
Rationale: The SSM's primary responsibility is to monitor compliance with safety rules and regulations
to ensure the safety of the public and property .
2. Which of the following best defines a "Major Building" in NYC requiring an SSM?
A) Any building over 5 stories
B) Buildings 10 stories or more, or 125 feet or more, or 100,000 sq ft footprint, or as designated by the
Commissioner
C) Any commercial building
D) Buildings with more than 20 workers
Answer: B
Rationale: NYC code defines major buildings as those meeting any of these criteria, requiring SSM
oversight .
3. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the Site Safety Plan is followed on site?
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A) Project Architect
B) Site Safety Manager
C) General Contractor only
D) The DOB Inspector
Answer: B
Rationale: The SSM is responsible for ensuring that the Site Safety Plan is enforced and followed .
4. Which document primarily governs safeguards during construction in NYC?
A) OSHA Subpart M
B) NYC Building Code Chapter 33 (now Subchapter 19)
C) NFPA 70E
D) Local Law 196
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 33 of the NYC Building Code (now Subchapter 19) addresses safeguards during
construction and demolition .
5. What differentiates a Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) from a Site Safety Manager (SSM)?
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A) SSC can operate heavy machinery
B) SSM is required for all construction sites
C) SSC works on smaller projects, SSM on major buildings
D) SSC is only responsible for fire safety
Answer: C
Rationale: SSCs are required for smaller projects, while SSMs are needed for major buildings .
6. Which regulation requires Site Safety Training (SST) for construction workers in NYC?
A) OSHA 1910
B) Local Law 196 of 2017
C) NYC Fire Code Chapter 14
D) BC § 27-123
Answer: B
Rationale: Local Law 196 mandates SST for workers and supervisors on major NYC sites .
7. What is the minimum required height for a guardrail system on a construction site in NYC?
A) 24 inches
B) 42 inches
