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Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) Exam – 2026
Practice Test: 200 Questions with Correct
Answers & Rationales | PDF.
Q1. What is the primary purpose of NYC Building Code
Chapter 33?
A) Regulate building materials and fire resistance ratings
B) Provide safeguards during construction and demolition
operations
C) Establish occupancy classifications for new buildings
D) Define electrical wiring standards
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 33 is titled "Safeguards During Construction
or Demolition." It establishes minimum requirements for protecting
the public and workers during building operations .
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Q2. According to BC 3310.1, when is a Site Safety Coordinator
(SSC) required instead of a Site Safety Manager (SSM)?
A) For buildings 5-9 stories or less than 125 feet in height
B) For any demolition project regardless of size
C) For interior renovations only
D) For buildings under 25 feet in height
Answer: A
Rationale: A Site Safety Coordinator is required for buildings
10 stories or more OR 125 feet but less than the major building
threshold (15 stories/200 ft). The SSC assists but does not have
full SSM authority. SSC licensing requires a 31-hour course and
valid OSHA 30-hour card .
Q3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for an SSC
license in NYC?
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A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
D) 30 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: You must be at least 21 years old to hold the Site
Safety Coordinator or Manager license .
Q4. According to NYC DOB regulations, what training is
required for an SSC license?
A) 10-hour OSHA only
B) 31-hour Site Safety Coordinator course and valid OSHA 30-
hour card
C) 40-hour site safety manager class only
D) 30-hour OSHA with 8-hour refresher
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Answer: B
Rationale: The SSC license requires a 31-hour Site Safety
Coordinator course and a valid OSHA 30-hour card (plus
relevant field experience) .
Q5. A building with a footprint of 100,000 square feet or
more is classified as:
A) A minor building regardless of height
B) A major building regardless of height
C) Subject to reduced safety requirements
D) Exempt from Site Safety Coordinator requirements
Answer: B
Rationale: NYC BC 3310.2 defines a major building as one that
is 15 or more stories, 200 feet or more in height, or has a
footprint of 100,000 square feet or more .
Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) Exam – 2026
Practice Test: 200 Questions with Correct
Answers & Rationales | PDF.
Q1. What is the primary purpose of NYC Building Code
Chapter 33?
A) Regulate building materials and fire resistance ratings
B) Provide safeguards during construction and demolition
operations
C) Establish occupancy classifications for new buildings
D) Define electrical wiring standards
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 33 is titled "Safeguards During Construction
or Demolition." It establishes minimum requirements for protecting
the public and workers during building operations .
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Q2. According to BC 3310.1, when is a Site Safety Coordinator
(SSC) required instead of a Site Safety Manager (SSM)?
A) For buildings 5-9 stories or less than 125 feet in height
B) For any demolition project regardless of size
C) For interior renovations only
D) For buildings under 25 feet in height
Answer: A
Rationale: A Site Safety Coordinator is required for buildings
10 stories or more OR 125 feet but less than the major building
threshold (15 stories/200 ft). The SSC assists but does not have
full SSM authority. SSC licensing requires a 31-hour course and
valid OSHA 30-hour card .
Q3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for an SSC
license in NYC?
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A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
D) 30 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: You must be at least 21 years old to hold the Site
Safety Coordinator or Manager license .
Q4. According to NYC DOB regulations, what training is
required for an SSC license?
A) 10-hour OSHA only
B) 31-hour Site Safety Coordinator course and valid OSHA 30-
hour card
C) 40-hour site safety manager class only
D) 30-hour OSHA with 8-hour refresher
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Answer: B
Rationale: The SSC license requires a 31-hour Site Safety
Coordinator course and a valid OSHA 30-hour card (plus
relevant field experience) .
Q5. A building with a footprint of 100,000 square feet or
more is classified as:
A) A minor building regardless of height
B) A major building regardless of height
C) Subject to reduced safety requirements
D) Exempt from Site Safety Coordinator requirements
Answer: B
Rationale: NYC BC 3310.2 defines a major building as one that
is 15 or more stories, 200 feet or more in height, or has a
footprint of 100,000 square feet or more .
