New York Site Safety Manager Exam (NYC DOB) –
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SECTION 1: ROLE & DEFINITIONS
1. What is the primary responsibility of a Site Safety Manager (SSM) on a major
NYC construction site?
• A) Approve building architectural designs and supervise laborers
• B) Enforce OSHA penalties and supervise union labor contracts
• C) Monitor compliance with NYC Construction Codes and site safety
regulations to ensure safety of public and property
• D) Operate cranes and design building structures
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The SSM's primary duty under NYC Building Code Chapter 33 is to
ensure compliance with all applicable construction safety regulations and enforce
the site safety plan. The SSM does not design structures or operate equipment—
they oversee safety compliance.
2. According to NYC Building Code Chapter 33, what defines a "Major Building"
requiring a Site Safety Manager?
• A) Any building over 5 stories or 50 feet
• B) Buildings 15 stories or more, OR 200 feet or more in height, OR 100,000
sq. ft. total floor area
• C) Any commercial building
, • D) Buildings with more than 50 workers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BC §3310.1 explicitly requires a Site Safety Manager for major buildings
defined as 15+ stories OR 200+ feet in height OR with total floor area of 100,000
square feet or more OR as designated by the Commissioner.
3. What differentiates a Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) from a Site Safety Manager
(SSM)?
• 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
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Site Safety Coordinator is required for buildings that meet the major
building threshold of 10 stories or more OR 125 feet in height, but are below the
SSM threshold (15 stories/200 ft). SSCs assist with safety but do not have full SSM
authority.
4. According to BC 3310.1, what is the minimum height that qualifies a building
as "major" for SSM purposes?
• A) 125 feet
• B) 150 feet
• C) 200 feet
• D) 250 feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A major building requiring a Site Safety Manager includes buildings that
, are 15 or more stories, OR 200 feet or more in height, OR have total floor area of
100,000 square feet or more.
5. Which NYC 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 §28
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Local Law 196 of 2017 mandates Site Safety Training (SST)
requirements for construction workers in NYC. Workers at "major" construction
sites are required to have a full 40-hour SST card, while supervisors require 62
hours of training.
6. As of January 2026, what new topics are required in SST training?
• A) Advanced crane rigging
• B) Mental health awareness, alcohol/substance misuse, and suicide
prevention
• C) Green building certification
• D) Blueprint reading
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Legislation enacted January 3, 2026, mandates 2 SST credits on mental
health awareness, alcohol/substance misuse, and suicide risk/prevention for all
SST cardholders.
Practice Test Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A |
Instant Download Pdf
SECTION 1: ROLE & DEFINITIONS
1. What is the primary responsibility of a Site Safety Manager (SSM) on a major
NYC construction site?
• A) Approve building architectural designs and supervise laborers
• B) Enforce OSHA penalties and supervise union labor contracts
• C) Monitor compliance with NYC Construction Codes and site safety
regulations to ensure safety of public and property
• D) Operate cranes and design building structures
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The SSM's primary duty under NYC Building Code Chapter 33 is to
ensure compliance with all applicable construction safety regulations and enforce
the site safety plan. The SSM does not design structures or operate equipment—
they oversee safety compliance.
2. According to NYC Building Code Chapter 33, what defines a "Major Building"
requiring a Site Safety Manager?
• A) Any building over 5 stories or 50 feet
• B) Buildings 15 stories or more, OR 200 feet or more in height, OR 100,000
sq. ft. total floor area
• C) Any commercial building
, • D) Buildings with more than 50 workers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BC §3310.1 explicitly requires a Site Safety Manager for major buildings
defined as 15+ stories OR 200+ feet in height OR with total floor area of 100,000
square feet or more OR as designated by the Commissioner.
3. What differentiates a Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) from a Site Safety Manager
(SSM)?
• 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
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Site Safety Coordinator is required for buildings that meet the major
building threshold of 10 stories or more OR 125 feet in height, but are below the
SSM threshold (15 stories/200 ft). SSCs assist with safety but do not have full SSM
authority.
4. According to BC 3310.1, what is the minimum height that qualifies a building
as "major" for SSM purposes?
• A) 125 feet
• B) 150 feet
• C) 200 feet
• D) 250 feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A major building requiring a Site Safety Manager includes buildings that
, are 15 or more stories, OR 200 feet or more in height, OR have total floor area of
100,000 square feet or more.
5. Which NYC 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 §28
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Local Law 196 of 2017 mandates Site Safety Training (SST)
requirements for construction workers in NYC. Workers at "major" construction
sites are required to have a full 40-hour SST card, while supervisors require 62
hours of training.
6. As of January 2026, what new topics are required in SST training?
• A) Advanced crane rigging
• B) Mental health awareness, alcohol/substance misuse, and suicide
prevention
• C) Green building certification
• D) Blueprint reading
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Legislation enacted January 3, 2026, mandates 2 SST credits on mental
health awareness, alcohol/substance misuse, and suicide risk/prevention for all
SST cardholders.
