NYC DOB Site Safety Manager (SSM) Practice
Exam 150 Questions with Correct Answers and
Explanations
1. According to NYC Building Code Chapter 33, at what height or story threshold must a
Site Safety Manager be designated for a new building construction project?
A) 10 stories or 100 feet
B) 10 stories or 125 feet
C) 15 stories or 150 feet
Under the updated Local Laws 147 and 149 of 2021 (effective December 11, 2024), the
definition of a "major building" has been changed to which threshold?
A) 10 stories or 125 feet
C) 15 stories or 200 feet
D) 5 stories or 50 feet
What is the building footprint threshold that classifies a project as a "Major Building"
regardless of height?
,A) 50,000 square feet
B) 75,000 square feet
D) 150,000 square feet
Which document must be maintained on-site and updated daily by the Site Safety
Manager?
A) The architectural blueprint
B) The OSHA 300 log
D) The payroll record
A Site Safety Coordinator may be used in place of a Site Safety Manager under which
circumstance?
A) For buildings between 10-15 stories
C) For all residential buildings
D) For buildings under construction for less than 6 months
What are the minimum certification requirements to qualify for a Site Safety Manager
license?
,A) OSHA 30-hour only
B) 40-hour Site Safety Training and 8-hour refresher annually
D) FDNY Fire Safety Manager certification only
*Explanation: The NYC DOB requires SSM candidates to complete a 40-Hour Site Safety
Course (approved by DOB), hold a 30-Hour OSHA card, and obtain a 62-Hour
Supervisor SST Card. These prerequisites must be completed before applying for the
SSM examination. *
How long is the 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Training valid for, and how many hours is
the required refresher course?
A) 2 years and 8 hours
C) 5 years and 20 hours
D) 3 years and 12 hours
*Explanation: According to NYC DOB regulations, the 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor
Training is valid for 4 years. The required refresher course is 16 hours to maintain
currency. *
For foundation operations that may affect adjacent properties, how many days written
notice must be given to the property owner?
A) 5 days
B) 7 days
D) 14 days
When must the Site Safety Manager notify the Department of Buildings (DOB) regarding
a site accident?
B) Within 2 hours
, C) Within 24 hours
D) By the end of the business day
During a Site Safety Manager's illness or absence, what is the most appropriate
procedure to follow?
A) Continue operations without a safety manager
B) Notify DOB and postpone all work
D) Have the project superintendent assume SSM duties
Who has the authority to stop work on a site due to safety concerns?
A) Only the DOB Inspector
B) Only the Project Owner
D) The Union Steward
What is the primary responsibility of a Site Safety Manager (SSM) in NYC construction
sites?
A) Conduct architectural design reviews
B) Perform daily payroll audits
Exam 150 Questions with Correct Answers and
Explanations
1. According to NYC Building Code Chapter 33, at what height or story threshold must a
Site Safety Manager be designated for a new building construction project?
A) 10 stories or 100 feet
B) 10 stories or 125 feet
C) 15 stories or 150 feet
Under the updated Local Laws 147 and 149 of 2021 (effective December 11, 2024), the
definition of a "major building" has been changed to which threshold?
A) 10 stories or 125 feet
C) 15 stories or 200 feet
D) 5 stories or 50 feet
What is the building footprint threshold that classifies a project as a "Major Building"
regardless of height?
,A) 50,000 square feet
B) 75,000 square feet
D) 150,000 square feet
Which document must be maintained on-site and updated daily by the Site Safety
Manager?
A) The architectural blueprint
B) The OSHA 300 log
D) The payroll record
A Site Safety Coordinator may be used in place of a Site Safety Manager under which
circumstance?
A) For buildings between 10-15 stories
C) For all residential buildings
D) For buildings under construction for less than 6 months
What are the minimum certification requirements to qualify for a Site Safety Manager
license?
,A) OSHA 30-hour only
B) 40-hour Site Safety Training and 8-hour refresher annually
D) FDNY Fire Safety Manager certification only
*Explanation: The NYC DOB requires SSM candidates to complete a 40-Hour Site Safety
Course (approved by DOB), hold a 30-Hour OSHA card, and obtain a 62-Hour
Supervisor SST Card. These prerequisites must be completed before applying for the
SSM examination. *
How long is the 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Training valid for, and how many hours is
the required refresher course?
A) 2 years and 8 hours
C) 5 years and 20 hours
D) 3 years and 12 hours
*Explanation: According to NYC DOB regulations, the 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor
Training is valid for 4 years. The required refresher course is 16 hours to maintain
currency. *
For foundation operations that may affect adjacent properties, how many days written
notice must be given to the property owner?
A) 5 days
B) 7 days
D) 14 days
When must the Site Safety Manager notify the Department of Buildings (DOB) regarding
a site accident?
B) Within 2 hours
, C) Within 24 hours
D) By the end of the business day
During a Site Safety Manager's illness or absence, what is the most appropriate
procedure to follow?
A) Continue operations without a safety manager
B) Notify DOB and postpone all work
D) Have the project superintendent assume SSM duties
Who has the authority to stop work on a site due to safety concerns?
A) Only the DOB Inspector
B) Only the Project Owner
D) The Union Steward
What is the primary responsibility of a Site Safety Manager (SSM) in NYC construction
sites?
A) Conduct architectural design reviews
B) Perform daily payroll audits
