New York Site Safety Manager (SSM) Exam 2026 | Practice Questions with Answers, Rationales & Complete PDF Study Guide

New York Site Safety Manager (SSM)
Exam 2026 | Practice Questions with
Answers, Rationales & Complete PDF
Study Guide
NEW YORK SITE SAFETY MANAGER (SSM) EXAM 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS & EXPERT RATIONALE

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This guide mirrors the actual NYC SSM exam across all tested domains — attempt
each question first, then study the highlighted CORRECT ANSWER and EXPERT
RATIONALE to lock in your understanding. Consistent daily review of all questions is
your fastest path to passing on exam day.

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1: NYC DOB REGULATIONS & SITE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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Q1. Under NYC Building Code, a Site Safety Manager (SSM) is required when the
building is:

A. 5 stories or more regardless of size




B. 8 stories or more OR over 50,000 sq ft




C. 10 stories or more OR over 100,000 sq ft




D. 15 stories or more OR over 200,000 sq ft

,E. Any site requiring a DOB permit

CORRECT ANSWER: C. 10 stories or more OR over 100,000 sq ft

EXPERT RATIONALE: Per NYC Building Code §3310.8, a licensed SSM is required
for buildings 10 or more stories high or exceeding 100,000 sq ft of floor area.



Q2. Which NYC Local Law established Site Safety Training (SST) requirements for
construction workers?

A. Local Law 78 of 2016




B. Local Law 196 of 2017




C. Local Law 26 of 2004




D. Local Law 141 of 2013




E. Local Law 11 of 1998

CORRECT ANSWER: B. Local Law 196 of 2017

EXPERT RATIONALE: LL196 of 2017 created mandatory Site Safety Training for
NYC construction workers, setting minimum OSHA training hour requirements.

,Q3. Under LL196, workers at high-risk construction sites must complete a minimum
of:

A. 10 hours of safety training




B. 20 hours of safety training




C. 30 hours of safety training




D. 40 hours of safety training




E. 62 hours of safety training

CORRECT ANSWER: D. 40 hours of safety training

EXPERT RATIONALE: LL196 requires workers at covered sites to complete 40-
hour OSHA training. Supervisors must complete 62 hours.



Q4. Under LL196, supervisors at covered construction sites must complete:

A. 10-hour OSHA training




B. 30-hour OSHA training

, C. 40-hour OSHA training




D. 62-hour SST training




E. 80-hour OSHA training

CORRECT ANSWER: D. 62-hour SST training

EXPERT RATIONALE: Local Law 196 requires supervisors to complete 62 hours of
approved safety training, which is greater than the 40-hour requirement for non-
supervisory workers.



Q5. A Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) is required on projects that are:

A. 5 stories or more OR over 25,000 sq ft




B. 7 stories or more OR over 75,000 sq ft




C. 10 stories or more OR over 100,000 sq ft




D. 12 stories or more OR over 120,000 sq ft