SSM TEST REVIEW ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+
What is the definition of soil and foundation work?
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
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?
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
Bearer (putlog)
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_______
greater than 100 feet
In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing sprinkler system
be maintained
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
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 is less, between
the erection floor and the uppermost permanent floor.
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.
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.
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:
Use such equipment or remove the equipment or any part thereof from the area of
the job site
, 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 maximum _________ mesh.
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?
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.
10
According to Chapter 3301, any construction equipment that would affect
public safety must be inspected before use with the exception of
Hand tools
Who shall inspect construction equipment that might affect public safety
before it is used for a specific job at the construction site?
Competent person designated by the contractor
What are the four main suspended scaffolds inspections mandated by the NYC
Building Code (Chapter 33 Section 3314-scaffolds)?
Prior to installation, installation inspection, pre-shift, and after repair or adjustment.
Whenever the working deck reaches a height greater than ____ stories, at least
one elevator must be kept in readiness for the fire department?
7
If the top deck of the sidewalk shed is not built solidly against the face of the
structure in such a manner that no material can fall onto the sidewalk, what
must be done?
The side of the shed toward the structure shall be solidly sealed with wood or other
suitable material for the full height of the shed
Specific to regulations in NYC about erecting/removing wood pole scaffolds:
When a new working level is desired, the existing________ shall be left
undisturbed until the new working level is framed.
Planks
Sidewalk shed decks on buildings less than 100 feet in height may be
designed and constructed to carry live loads of how many pounds per square
foot?
. 150 lbs.
Construction fences must be at least ___ feet high and the new color
requirement is?
8/Hunter Green
Putlogs for single pole scaffolds shall be set with the greater dimension
vertical and shall be long enough to project beyond the outer edge of the poles
by at least ____ inches.
12
Viewing panels 12'' x 12'' shall be provided in solid construction fences at a
distance of one for every ____ feet.
25
Openings in construction fences, railings or sidewalk sheds for loading
purposes may be open only at certain times. Which of the following
statements is MOST accurate with regards to these openings?
Openings must be kept closed at all times except during actual loading operations
ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+
What is the definition of soil and foundation work?
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
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?
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
Bearer (putlog)
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_______
greater than 100 feet
In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing sprinkler system
be maintained
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
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 is less, between
the erection floor and the uppermost permanent floor.
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.
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.
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:
Use such equipment or remove the equipment or any part thereof from the area of
the job site
, 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 maximum _________ mesh.
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?
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.
10
According to Chapter 3301, any construction equipment that would affect
public safety must be inspected before use with the exception of
Hand tools
Who shall inspect construction equipment that might affect public safety
before it is used for a specific job at the construction site?
Competent person designated by the contractor
What are the four main suspended scaffolds inspections mandated by the NYC
Building Code (Chapter 33 Section 3314-scaffolds)?
Prior to installation, installation inspection, pre-shift, and after repair or adjustment.
Whenever the working deck reaches a height greater than ____ stories, at least
one elevator must be kept in readiness for the fire department?
7
If the top deck of the sidewalk shed is not built solidly against the face of the
structure in such a manner that no material can fall onto the sidewalk, what
must be done?
The side of the shed toward the structure shall be solidly sealed with wood or other
suitable material for the full height of the shed
Specific to regulations in NYC about erecting/removing wood pole scaffolds:
When a new working level is desired, the existing________ shall be left
undisturbed until the new working level is framed.
Planks
Sidewalk shed decks on buildings less than 100 feet in height may be
designed and constructed to carry live loads of how many pounds per square
foot?
. 150 lbs.
Construction fences must be at least ___ feet high and the new color
requirement is?
8/Hunter Green
Putlogs for single pole scaffolds shall be set with the greater dimension
vertical and shall be long enough to project beyond the outer edge of the poles
by at least ____ inches.
12
Viewing panels 12'' x 12'' shall be provided in solid construction fences at a
distance of one for every ____ feet.
25
Openings in construction fences, railings or sidewalk sheds for loading
purposes may be open only at certain times. Which of the following
statements is MOST accurate with regards to these openings?
Openings must be kept closed at all times except during actual loading operations
