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NYC DOB Site Safety Manager Exam|| Verified
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The deck and the substantial enclosure of a sidewalk shed
shall be extended parallel to the curb at least 20 feet
beyond the building line when construction is_______ -
Answer-greater than 100 feet
In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing
sprinkler system be maintained - Answer-Non-automatic
and Siamese hose connections shall be marked by a
metal sign reading "Sprinkler Siamese Connection" and by
a red-light bulb at night
A ramp for a power buggy must be designed to support
how many times the maximum intended live load -
Answer-4
The permanent floors of skeleton steel construction shall
be installed as soon as possible as steel installation
progresses. In no case shall there be more than
_________ or equivalent levels or __________, whichever
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is less, between the erection floor and the uppermost
permanent floor. - Answer-8 stories, 120 feet
If an open excavation has been discontinued or
interrupted for at least ___ months, the lot shall be filled
and graded to eliminate all steep slopes, holes,
obstructions, or similar sources of hazard. - Answer-3
Excavated material and superimposed loads such as
equipment, trucks, etc., shall not be placed closer to the
edge of the excavation than a distance equal __________
the depth of such excavation, unless the excavation is in
rock or unless the sides of the excavation have been
sloped or sheet piled (or sheeted) and shored to withstand
the lateral force imposed by such superimposed loads. -
Answer-to one and one-half times
The Commissioner shall inquire into the cause of any
accident involving equipment. When an accident involves
any piece of equipment on the site, no person shall do the
following without the permission of the Commissioner: -
Answer-Use such equipment or remove the equipment or
any part thereof from the area of the job site
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What is the definition of soil and foundation work? -
Answer-Grading in soil or installing underpinning, Augering
in soil or removing sheeting, Excavating and drilling in soil
or rock
When contractors use light duty two-point adjustable
suspended scaffolds in NYC, what - Answer-¾'' grade #1
unspliced manila rope
At what grade must power buggy brakes be capable of
being fixed in engagement to hold a full load stationary? -
Answer-25% grade
The definition of _____________ is: a horizontal
transverse scaffold member (which may be supported by
legs or runners) upon which the scaffold platform rests and
joins scaffold uprights, posts, poles, and similar members -
Answer-Bearer (putlog)
According to 3314.8.2, the scaffold shall be enclosed with
debris netting consisting of a wire screen comprised of not
less than _____ wire mesh, or equivalent synthetic with a
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maximum _________ mesh. - Answer-No. 18 steel, one-
half inch
According to NYC DOB, how many years is the 32-Hour
Rigging Supervisor Training valid for and how many hours
is the required refresher course? - Answer-4 years and 16
hours
Specific to foundation operations that affect adjacent
properties: The owner of the property that may be affected
shall be given ____ days written notice of the intention to
perform such operations. - Answer-10
According to Chapter 3301, any construction equipment
that would affect public safety must be inspected before
use with the exception of - Answer-Hand tools
Who shall inspect construction equipment that might affect
public safety before it is used for a specific job at the
construction site? - Answer-Competent person designated
by the contractor
NYC DOB Site Safety Manager Exam|| Verified
Questions with Correct Answers and explanations
LATEST THIS YEAR -JUST RELEASED.pdf||NEWEST
EXAAM!!!
The deck and the substantial enclosure of a sidewalk shed
shall be extended parallel to the curb at least 20 feet
beyond the building line when construction is_______ -
Answer-greater than 100 feet
In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing
sprinkler system be maintained - Answer-Non-automatic
and Siamese hose connections shall be marked by a
metal sign reading "Sprinkler Siamese Connection" and by
a red-light bulb at night
A ramp for a power buggy must be designed to support
how many times the maximum intended live load -
Answer-4
The permanent floors of skeleton steel construction shall
be installed as soon as possible as steel installation
progresses. In no case shall there be more than
_________ or equivalent levels or __________, whichever
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is less, between the erection floor and the uppermost
permanent floor. - Answer-8 stories, 120 feet
If an open excavation has been discontinued or
interrupted for at least ___ months, the lot shall be filled
and graded to eliminate all steep slopes, holes,
obstructions, or similar sources of hazard. - Answer-3
Excavated material and superimposed loads such as
equipment, trucks, etc., shall not be placed closer to the
edge of the excavation than a distance equal __________
the depth of such excavation, unless the excavation is in
rock or unless the sides of the excavation have been
sloped or sheet piled (or sheeted) and shored to withstand
the lateral force imposed by such superimposed loads. -
Answer-to one and one-half times
The Commissioner shall inquire into the cause of any
accident involving equipment. When an accident involves
any piece of equipment on the site, no person shall do the
following without the permission of the Commissioner: -
Answer-Use such equipment or remove the equipment or
any part thereof from the area of the job site
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What is the definition of soil and foundation work? -
Answer-Grading in soil or installing underpinning, Augering
in soil or removing sheeting, Excavating and drilling in soil
or rock
When contractors use light duty two-point adjustable
suspended scaffolds in NYC, what - Answer-¾'' grade #1
unspliced manila rope
At what grade must power buggy brakes be capable of
being fixed in engagement to hold a full load stationary? -
Answer-25% grade
The definition of _____________ is: a horizontal
transverse scaffold member (which may be supported by
legs or runners) upon which the scaffold platform rests and
joins scaffold uprights, posts, poles, and similar members -
Answer-Bearer (putlog)
According to 3314.8.2, the scaffold shall be enclosed with
debris netting consisting of a wire screen comprised of not
less than _____ wire mesh, or equivalent synthetic with a
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maximum _________ mesh. - Answer-No. 18 steel, one-
half inch
According to NYC DOB, how many years is the 32-Hour
Rigging Supervisor Training valid for and how many hours
is the required refresher course? - Answer-4 years and 16
hours
Specific to foundation operations that affect adjacent
properties: The owner of the property that may be affected
shall be given ____ days written notice of the intention to
perform such operations. - Answer-10
According to Chapter 3301, any construction equipment
that would affect public safety must be inspected before
use with the exception of - Answer-Hand tools
Who shall inspect construction equipment that might affect
public safety before it is used for a specific job at the
construction site? - Answer-Competent person designated
by the contractor
