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NYC DOB CONCRETE SAFETY MANAGER LICENSE EXAM
2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
CONCRETE
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Concrete Safety Manager License Exam with this
focused practice resource. It supports review of concrete construction safety,
structural requirements, inspection procedures, site safety regulations, equipment
operations, and compliance responsibilities. Use the material to reinforce your
technical knowledge, practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require
additional study. This resource is suited for concrete safety managers, construction
safety professionals, site supervisors, and candidates preparing for the NYC DOB
licensing examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS (Questions 1–
25)
1. According to NYC Building Code (BC 2022, as amended 2026), a
Concrete Safety Manager (CSM) is required for which of the following?
(A) Any concrete pour exceeding 50 cubic yards
(B) Any concrete operation during superstructure erection
(C) Any project requiring a Site Safety Manager
(D) All concrete work in Occupancy Category III buildings
Answer: (B) Any concrete operation during superstructure erection
Rationale: NYC BC §3310.4 requires a CSM whenever concrete placement
occurs during superstructure erection (columns, beams, slabs, walls) for
buildings >15 stories or with high-risk conditions. Other triggers include
specific DOB directives.
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2. What is the minimum experience requirement to become a Concrete
Safety Manager in NYC?
(A) 2 years of construction experience
(B) 3 years of concrete finishing experience
(C) 5 years of construction supervising experience in concrete operations
(D) 10 years of general construction experience
Answer: (C) 5 years of construction supervising experience in concrete
operations
Rationale: NYC DOB requires applicants for CSM certification to have 5 years
of construction supervising experience specifically in concrete operations.
3. How many years is a CSM certification valid in NYC?
(A) 2 years
(B) 3 years
(C) 5 years
(D) Indefinite
Answer: (B) 3 years
Rationale: NYC DOB requires recertification every 3 years with proof of
continuing education (14 hours minimum, including 2 hours of code updates).
4. How many hours of initial training are required for CSM certification?
(A) 8 hours
(B) 16 hours
(C) 30 hours
(D) 40 hours
Answer: (C) 30 hours
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Rationale: CSM candidates must complete a 30-hour training course
approved by NYC DOB.
5. What is the renewal requirement for a CSM certification?
(A) No renewal is required
(B) 8-hour Concrete Safety Manager Refresher course
(C) 30-hour Concrete Safety Manager course
(D) 40-hour Site Safety Manager course
Answer: (B) 8-hour Concrete Safety Manager Refresher course
Rationale: The 8-Hour Concrete Safety Manager Refresher course is a
renewal requirement for the holder of a NYC DOB Concrete Safety Manager
License.
6. What is the minimum continuing education requirement for CSM
renewal?
(A) 8 hours
(B) 10 hours
(C) 14 hours (including 2 hours of code updates)
(D) 30 hours
Answer: (C) 14 hours (including 2 hours of code updates)
Rationale: NYC DOB requires proof of continuing education (14 hours
minimum, including 2 hours of code updates) for recertification every 3 years.
7. Which NYC DOB form is used for Concrete Safety Manager registration?
(A) LIC1
(B) LIC2
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(C) LIC3
(D) LIC4
Answer: (B) LIC2
Rationale: The Concrete Safety Manager and Construction Superintendent
applicants must both use the LIC2 form for original and renewal submissions.
8. What is the registration fee for a Concrete Safety Manager?
(A) $50
(B) $100
(C) $150
(D) $200
Answer: (C) $150
Rationale: The registration fee for a Concrete Safety Manager is $150.
9. What is the renewal fee for a Concrete Safety Manager?
(A) $50
(B) $75
(C) $100
(D) $150
Answer: (C) $100
Rationale: The renewal fee for a Concrete Safety Manager is $100.
10. Which of the following is a qualification pathway to become a CSM?
(A) High school diploma with 10 years of construction experience
NYC DOB CONCRETE SAFETY MANAGER LICENSE EXAM
2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
CONCRETE
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Concrete Safety Manager License Exam with this
focused practice resource. It supports review of concrete construction safety,
structural requirements, inspection procedures, site safety regulations, equipment
operations, and compliance responsibilities. Use the material to reinforce your
technical knowledge, practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require
additional study. This resource is suited for concrete safety managers, construction
safety professionals, site supervisors, and candidates preparing for the NYC DOB
licensing examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS (Questions 1–
25)
1. According to NYC Building Code (BC 2022, as amended 2026), a
Concrete Safety Manager (CSM) is required for which of the following?
(A) Any concrete pour exceeding 50 cubic yards
(B) Any concrete operation during superstructure erection
(C) Any project requiring a Site Safety Manager
(D) All concrete work in Occupancy Category III buildings
Answer: (B) Any concrete operation during superstructure erection
Rationale: NYC BC §3310.4 requires a CSM whenever concrete placement
occurs during superstructure erection (columns, beams, slabs, walls) for
buildings >15 stories or with high-risk conditions. Other triggers include
specific DOB directives.
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2. What is the minimum experience requirement to become a Concrete
Safety Manager in NYC?
(A) 2 years of construction experience
(B) 3 years of concrete finishing experience
(C) 5 years of construction supervising experience in concrete operations
(D) 10 years of general construction experience
Answer: (C) 5 years of construction supervising experience in concrete
operations
Rationale: NYC DOB requires applicants for CSM certification to have 5 years
of construction supervising experience specifically in concrete operations.
3. How many years is a CSM certification valid in NYC?
(A) 2 years
(B) 3 years
(C) 5 years
(D) Indefinite
Answer: (B) 3 years
Rationale: NYC DOB requires recertification every 3 years with proof of
continuing education (14 hours minimum, including 2 hours of code updates).
4. How many hours of initial training are required for CSM certification?
(A) 8 hours
(B) 16 hours
(C) 30 hours
(D) 40 hours
Answer: (C) 30 hours
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Rationale: CSM candidates must complete a 30-hour training course
approved by NYC DOB.
5. What is the renewal requirement for a CSM certification?
(A) No renewal is required
(B) 8-hour Concrete Safety Manager Refresher course
(C) 30-hour Concrete Safety Manager course
(D) 40-hour Site Safety Manager course
Answer: (B) 8-hour Concrete Safety Manager Refresher course
Rationale: The 8-Hour Concrete Safety Manager Refresher course is a
renewal requirement for the holder of a NYC DOB Concrete Safety Manager
License.
6. What is the minimum continuing education requirement for CSM
renewal?
(A) 8 hours
(B) 10 hours
(C) 14 hours (including 2 hours of code updates)
(D) 30 hours
Answer: (C) 14 hours (including 2 hours of code updates)
Rationale: NYC DOB requires proof of continuing education (14 hours
minimum, including 2 hours of code updates) for recertification every 3 years.
7. Which NYC DOB form is used for Concrete Safety Manager registration?
(A) LIC1
(B) LIC2
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(C) LIC3
(D) LIC4
Answer: (B) LIC2
Rationale: The Concrete Safety Manager and Construction Superintendent
applicants must both use the LIC2 form for original and renewal submissions.
8. What is the registration fee for a Concrete Safety Manager?
(A) $50
(B) $100
(C) $150
(D) $200
Answer: (C) $150
Rationale: The registration fee for a Concrete Safety Manager is $150.
9. What is the renewal fee for a Concrete Safety Manager?
(A) $50
(B) $75
(C) $100
(D) $150
Answer: (C) $100
Rationale: The renewal fee for a Concrete Safety Manager is $100.
10. Which of the following is a qualification pathway to become a CSM?
(A) High school diploma with 10 years of construction experience
