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NYC Construction Safety &
Code Compliance Chapter 33
Key Facts
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,What is the minimum height that qualifies a building as a 125 feet
major building?
How many stories qualify a building as a major building? 10 stories
What building footprint qualifies a structure as a major 100,000 square feet
building regardless of height?
Who is responsible for instituting and maintaining safety Contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors
measures required by Chapter 33?
Does compliance with Chapter 33 relieve parties from No
complying with other applicable laws?
Which code must construction and demolition operations New York City Fire Code
also comply with?
When manufacturer requirements are more restrictive The more stringent requirement
than Chapter 33 requirements, which governs?
What is a competent person? A person capable of identifying hazards and authorized to take prompt corrective
measures
What is a qualified person? A person with recognized degree, certificate, professional standing, or
experience to solve problems related to the work
What must a construction superintendent inspect during All areas and floors where construction, demolition, or ancillary activities are
each site visit? occurring
What must a construction superintendent verify during Compliance with approved documents and sound construction practices
inspections?
What must a superintendent do when an unsafe Notify responsible parties and ensure correction
condition is identified?
Where must unsafe conditions and corrective actions be In the construction superintendent's log
documented?
When must the Department be notified of certain unsafe Immediately
conditions?
What must be recorded immediately after arriving at the The construction superintendent's arrival time
site?
What must be recorded immediately before departing the The construction superintendent's departure time
site?
, Who designates the competent person for a job site? The construction superintendent
Does designating a competent person relieve the No
superintendent of responsibility?
What must a competent person do when hazardous Take prompt corrective measures
conditions are found?
What must a competent person immediately report? Accidents and adjoining property damage
What must each daily log entry contain? The superintendent's signature and date
What must be recorded when a competent person Date, time, name, and signature of the new competent person
changes?
Who may request to review the superintendent's log? The Commissioner
What must be documented when an individual refuses to The refusal and follow-up action taken
comply with an order?
What scaffold classification supports up to 25 pounds per Light-duty scaffold
square foot?
What scaffold classification supports up to 50 pounds per Medium-duty scaffold
square foot?
What scaffold classification supports up to 75 pounds per Heavy-duty scaffold
square foot?
What live load must a light-duty sidewalk shed support? 150 pounds per square foot
What live load must a heavy-duty sidewalk shed 300 pounds per square foot
support?
What is a scaffold controlling entity? The contractor or entity responsible for the site where the scaffold is located
What is a supported scaffold? A platform supported by rigid structural members
What is a single-point suspended scaffold? A scaffold suspended by one rope
NYC Construction Safety &
Code Compliance Chapter 33
Key Facts
2026/2027
Complete Questions Bank and Correct
Detailed Answers With Rationales ||
100% Guaranteed Pass || Brand New
Version
,What is the minimum height that qualifies a building as a 125 feet
major building?
How many stories qualify a building as a major building? 10 stories
What building footprint qualifies a structure as a major 100,000 square feet
building regardless of height?
Who is responsible for instituting and maintaining safety Contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors
measures required by Chapter 33?
Does compliance with Chapter 33 relieve parties from No
complying with other applicable laws?
Which code must construction and demolition operations New York City Fire Code
also comply with?
When manufacturer requirements are more restrictive The more stringent requirement
than Chapter 33 requirements, which governs?
What is a competent person? A person capable of identifying hazards and authorized to take prompt corrective
measures
What is a qualified person? A person with recognized degree, certificate, professional standing, or
experience to solve problems related to the work
What must a construction superintendent inspect during All areas and floors where construction, demolition, or ancillary activities are
each site visit? occurring
What must a construction superintendent verify during Compliance with approved documents and sound construction practices
inspections?
What must a superintendent do when an unsafe Notify responsible parties and ensure correction
condition is identified?
Where must unsafe conditions and corrective actions be In the construction superintendent's log
documented?
When must the Department be notified of certain unsafe Immediately
conditions?
What must be recorded immediately after arriving at the The construction superintendent's arrival time
site?
What must be recorded immediately before departing the The construction superintendent's departure time
site?
, Who designates the competent person for a job site? The construction superintendent
Does designating a competent person relieve the No
superintendent of responsibility?
What must a competent person do when hazardous Take prompt corrective measures
conditions are found?
What must a competent person immediately report? Accidents and adjoining property damage
What must each daily log entry contain? The superintendent's signature and date
What must be recorded when a competent person Date, time, name, and signature of the new competent person
changes?
Who may request to review the superintendent's log? The Commissioner
What must be documented when an individual refuses to The refusal and follow-up action taken
comply with an order?
What scaffold classification supports up to 25 pounds per Light-duty scaffold
square foot?
What scaffold classification supports up to 50 pounds per Medium-duty scaffold
square foot?
What scaffold classification supports up to 75 pounds per Heavy-duty scaffold
square foot?
What live load must a light-duty sidewalk shed support? 150 pounds per square foot
What live load must a heavy-duty sidewalk shed 300 pounds per square foot
support?
What is a scaffold controlling entity? The contractor or entity responsible for the site where the scaffold is located
What is a supported scaffold? A platform supported by rigid structural members
What is a single-point suspended scaffold? A scaffold suspended by one rope
