NEW YORK SITE SAFETY MANAGER (SSM) EXAMINATION:
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE GUIDE BASED ON NYC
BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33, OSHA STANDARDS & 2026
REGULATORY UPDATES
SECTION 1: SITE SAFETY MANAGER ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK
1. According to NYC Building Code Chapter 33, a Site Safety Manager is required for which
type of building?
A. Any building over 5 stories
B. Major buildings of 15 stories or more, OR 200 feet or more in height
C. All residential construction projects
D. Buildings with more than 50 workers on site
Answer: B
2. What is the primary purpose of NYC Building Code Chapter 33?
A. Regulate building material specifications
B. Provide safeguards during construction and demolition operations
C. Establish fire resistance ratings for buildings
D. Define occupancy classifications for new construction
Answer: B
3. A building with a footprint of 100,000 square feet or more is classified as:
A. A minor building requiring only a Site Safety Coordinator
, B. A major building regardless of height requiring a Site Safety Manager
C. A standard building with no special safety requirements
D. A building requiring only FDNY oversight
Answer: B
4. What document must be maintained on-site and updated daily by the Site Safety
Manager?
A. The architectural blueprint set
B. The OSHA 300 injury log
C. The Site Safety Log
D. The project payroll records
Answer: C
5. According to 1 RCNY §3301-02, how long must the Site Safety Log be retained after
project completion?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
6. If an alternate SSM relieves the primary SSM, this must be recorded in the:
A. Daily work report submitted to the owner
B. Site Safety Log with names and times
C. Payroll records for billing purposes
D. Concrete pour log documentation
Answer: B
7. Failure to maintain a Site Safety Log on the construction site can result in:
A. A written warning only for first offense
B. A stop-work order and civil penalties
C. Permit fee reduction for compliance
D. No penalty if no accident occurred
Answer: B
8. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the Site Safety Plan is followed on site?
A. The project architect
B. The Site Safety Manager (SSM)
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE GUIDE BASED ON NYC
BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33, OSHA STANDARDS & 2026
REGULATORY UPDATES
SECTION 1: SITE SAFETY MANAGER ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK
1. According to NYC Building Code Chapter 33, a Site Safety Manager is required for which
type of building?
A. Any building over 5 stories
B. Major buildings of 15 stories or more, OR 200 feet or more in height
C. All residential construction projects
D. Buildings with more than 50 workers on site
Answer: B
2. What is the primary purpose of NYC Building Code Chapter 33?
A. Regulate building material specifications
B. Provide safeguards during construction and demolition operations
C. Establish fire resistance ratings for buildings
D. Define occupancy classifications for new construction
Answer: B
3. A building with a footprint of 100,000 square feet or more is classified as:
A. A minor building requiring only a Site Safety Coordinator
, B. A major building regardless of height requiring a Site Safety Manager
C. A standard building with no special safety requirements
D. A building requiring only FDNY oversight
Answer: B
4. What document must be maintained on-site and updated daily by the Site Safety
Manager?
A. The architectural blueprint set
B. The OSHA 300 injury log
C. The Site Safety Log
D. The project payroll records
Answer: C
5. According to 1 RCNY §3301-02, how long must the Site Safety Log be retained after
project completion?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
6. If an alternate SSM relieves the primary SSM, this must be recorded in the:
A. Daily work report submitted to the owner
B. Site Safety Log with names and times
C. Payroll records for billing purposes
D. Concrete pour log documentation
Answer: B
7. Failure to maintain a Site Safety Log on the construction site can result in:
A. A written warning only for first offense
B. A stop-work order and civil penalties
C. Permit fee reduction for compliance
D. No penalty if no accident occurred
Answer: B
8. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the Site Safety Plan is followed on site?
A. The project architect
B. The Site Safety Manager (SSM)
