NEW YORK SITE SAFETY MANAGER
EXAM (NYC DOB) – QUESTIONS AND
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Question 1
Which NYC agency issues and regulates the Site Safety Manager
certificate/license?
A) FDNY
B) NYSDOL
C) OSHA
D) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Answer: D) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The DOB issues the Site Safety Manager certificate of fitness/license.
FDNY oversees fire safety permits, but SSM falls under DOB jurisdiction.
,Question 2
According to NYC Building Code §3310.1, a Site Safety Manager (SSM) is
required for buildings that are at least:
A) 8 stories or 100 feet in height
B) 15 stories or 200 feet in height
C) 10 stories or 150 feet in height
D) 20 stories or 250 feet in height
Answer: B) 15 stories or 200 feet in height
Rationale: BC §3310.1 requires an SSM for "major buildings," defined as 15+
stories or 200+ feet in height, OR buildings with a footprint of 100,000+ sq ft, OR as
designated by the Commissioner.
Question 3
A building with a footprint of 110,000 square feet but only 6 stories tall
requires:
A) A Site Safety Coordinator only
B) A Site Safety Manager
C) No site safety personnel
D) A Construction Superintendent
Answer: B) A Site Safety Manager
Rationale: The definition of a "major building" under BC §3310 includes any
building with a footprint >100,000 sq ft, regardless of height. Therefore, an SSM is
required, not just a Site Safety Coordinator.
,Question 4
Which of the following building characteristics automatically requires the
appointment of a Site Safety Manager (SSM) in New York City?
A) Height of 80 ft
B) Six stories
C) 10 stories or more
D) Floor area of 50,000 sq ft
Answer: C) 10 stories or more
Rationale: Buildings that are 10 stories or more automatically require the
appointment of a Site Safety Manager in New York City.
Question 5
A Site Safety Manager is generally required on major buildings that are:
A) One story tall
B) Covered only by OSHA
C) Subject to NYC Site Safety requirements
D) Residential renovations only
Answer: C) Subject to NYC Site Safety requirements
Rationale: A Site Safety Manager is generally required on major buildings that are
subject to NYC Site Safety requirements.
, Question 6
What is the primary responsibility of a Site Safety Manager under NYC DOB
regulations?
A) Supervising all construction trades
B) Preparing project schedules
C) Ensuring compliance with safety requirements on site
D) Approving architectural drawings
Answer: C) Ensuring compliance with safety requirements on site
Rationale: The Site Safety Manager's primary responsibility is ensuring compliance
with safety requirements on site.
Question 7
Which NYC agency administers and enforces site safety requirements on
construction sites?
A) FDNY
B) NYSDOL
C) OSHA
D) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Answer: D) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings administers and enforces site safety
requirements on construction sites.
EXAM (NYC DOB) – QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES
| GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
Question 1
Which NYC agency issues and regulates the Site Safety Manager
certificate/license?
A) FDNY
B) NYSDOL
C) OSHA
D) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Answer: D) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The DOB issues the Site Safety Manager certificate of fitness/license.
FDNY oversees fire safety permits, but SSM falls under DOB jurisdiction.
,Question 2
According to NYC Building Code §3310.1, a Site Safety Manager (SSM) is
required for buildings that are at least:
A) 8 stories or 100 feet in height
B) 15 stories or 200 feet in height
C) 10 stories or 150 feet in height
D) 20 stories or 250 feet in height
Answer: B) 15 stories or 200 feet in height
Rationale: BC §3310.1 requires an SSM for "major buildings," defined as 15+
stories or 200+ feet in height, OR buildings with a footprint of 100,000+ sq ft, OR as
designated by the Commissioner.
Question 3
A building with a footprint of 110,000 square feet but only 6 stories tall
requires:
A) A Site Safety Coordinator only
B) A Site Safety Manager
C) No site safety personnel
D) A Construction Superintendent
Answer: B) A Site Safety Manager
Rationale: The definition of a "major building" under BC §3310 includes any
building with a footprint >100,000 sq ft, regardless of height. Therefore, an SSM is
required, not just a Site Safety Coordinator.
,Question 4
Which of the following building characteristics automatically requires the
appointment of a Site Safety Manager (SSM) in New York City?
A) Height of 80 ft
B) Six stories
C) 10 stories or more
D) Floor area of 50,000 sq ft
Answer: C) 10 stories or more
Rationale: Buildings that are 10 stories or more automatically require the
appointment of a Site Safety Manager in New York City.
Question 5
A Site Safety Manager is generally required on major buildings that are:
A) One story tall
B) Covered only by OSHA
C) Subject to NYC Site Safety requirements
D) Residential renovations only
Answer: C) Subject to NYC Site Safety requirements
Rationale: A Site Safety Manager is generally required on major buildings that are
subject to NYC Site Safety requirements.
, Question 6
What is the primary responsibility of a Site Safety Manager under NYC DOB
regulations?
A) Supervising all construction trades
B) Preparing project schedules
C) Ensuring compliance with safety requirements on site
D) Approving architectural drawings
Answer: C) Ensuring compliance with safety requirements on site
Rationale: The Site Safety Manager's primary responsibility is ensuring compliance
with safety requirements on site.
Question 7
Which NYC agency administers and enforces site safety requirements on
construction sites?
A) FDNY
B) NYSDOL
C) OSHA
D) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Answer: D) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings administers and enforces site safety
requirements on construction sites.
