New York Site Safety Manager (SSM)
Questions and Answers Updated
2026/2027 Version | Verified Answers
1. What is Section 3301 and 3302? - ANSWER ✅ Ch 33 = Safeguards During
Construction or Demoltion
3301 = General
3302 = Definitions
2. What do you do when code does not specifically state inspection is needed
on an equipment? - ANSWER ✅ [3301.4.1]
Any equipment (except hand tools) that affects safety of public or property
shall be inspected by a COMPETENT PERSON designated by the
contractor using the equipment
This inspection shall be documented in an inspection checklist signed and
dated by the CP
3. Who is responsible for maintaining construction/demo signs? - ANSWER ✅
[3301.9]
The permit holder for the construction/demo work
If no active permits, then the building owner
4. Name the (8) items that need to be listed on a Project Information Panel -
ANSWER ✅ [3301.9.1]
Rendering, elevation drawing, or zoning diagram
"Work in Progress" Title and specifying zoning use
Anticipated project completion date
Property owner's corporate name, address, phone #
Website address or phone # to contact
, GC name and phone #
"To anonymously report unsafe conditions..call 311" in English and Spanish
Primary project permit (laminated)
5. What are the requirements for standpipe during new construction? -
ANSWER ✅ [3303.8]
When topmost working deck reaches 75ft above grade, a temp or perm
standpipe is required
- it must serve all floors that are at least 4 stories or 40 feet below
working deck, whichever is less
- must be painted red
- in freezing conditions, standpipe must be dry system
6. What are the requirements for standpipe during full demo? - ANSWER ✅
[3303.8]
- must be maintained as dry standpipe
- must be capped floor below demo floor
- red paint must be maintained
- all remaining house check valves shall remain in place until demo
completion
7. What pressure should the dry system air pressurized alarm be at ? -
ANSWER ✅ [3303.8.1]
25 psig
8. What are the 3 requirements for temp hoist during construction? - ANSWER
✅ [3303.12.2]
1) When topmost working deck reaches 75ft, hoist must be
installed to 40 feet above grade
2) When enlarging building height, hoist shall serve at least 4
stories or 48 feet below working deck, whichever is less
, *for structural steel building, it is 4 stories or 64 feet below working deck
3) once the topmost working deck is walkable, hoist must reach that floor
within 2 weeks
9. What are requirements for temp hoist during demo? - ANSWER ✅
[3303.12.2.3]
All floors that are 7 stories or 75 feet below topmost working deck shall be
served by a hoist
10.What are the requirements for hoist during deep excavation? - ANSWER ✅
[3303.12.3]
If the lowest level of building with footprint of 10,000SF+ reaches depth of
75 feet, hoist shall be available once the foundation is in place and the first
elevated slab has been erected
11.What are the dimensions needed for stretcher accommodation in hoist? -
ANSWER ✅ [3303.12.6]
It must be capable of having (2) standing individuals and stretcher that is:
84" L x 24" W
12.When is a safety monitoring plan required? - ANSWER ✅ [3303.13.2]
When work is interrupted/abandoned/discontinued for at least 3 months
Plan must be prepared by qualified person and submitted to DOB by the
owner
13.What are the 3 requirements of concrete washout water? - ANSWER ✅
[3303.15]
1) Cannot enter any sewer/basin/drain/enter ground
2) Must be contained in truck or watertight container (washout
box)
, 3) Rinsing operations and containers must be located more than
30 feet from any sewer/drain
14.Name the 12 items required on the site safety log - ANSWER ✅ [3310.8.4]
1) Date and location of inspections performed
2) Date and names of individuals met with during meetings
3) Any unsafe acts/conditions and dates/locations of them
4) Companies and reps notified of unsafe acts/conditions
5) Dates of notification of unsafe acts/conditions
6) Dates of correction of unsafe acts/conditions
7) Any incident
8) Any violation, SWO, summons issued by DOB
9) Dates and location where horizontal and vertical safety netting
has been installed
10) Date horizontal netting is removed
11) Date when building reaches 75ft in height
12) Date when building is topped off
15.What is Section BC 3311? - ANSWER ✅ Explosive Powered and Projectile
Tools
16.What is Section BC 3312? - ANSWER ✅ Explosives and Blasting
17.What is Section BC 3313? - ANSWER ✅ Flammable and Combustible
Mixtures, Compressed Gases, and other Hazardous Materials
18.What is Section BC 3314? - ANSWER ✅ Scaffolds
19.When is a permit not required for a suspended scaffold? - ANSWER ✅
[3314.2]
Questions and Answers Updated
2026/2027 Version | Verified Answers
1. What is Section 3301 and 3302? - ANSWER ✅ Ch 33 = Safeguards During
Construction or Demoltion
3301 = General
3302 = Definitions
2. What do you do when code does not specifically state inspection is needed
on an equipment? - ANSWER ✅ [3301.4.1]
Any equipment (except hand tools) that affects safety of public or property
shall be inspected by a COMPETENT PERSON designated by the
contractor using the equipment
This inspection shall be documented in an inspection checklist signed and
dated by the CP
3. Who is responsible for maintaining construction/demo signs? - ANSWER ✅
[3301.9]
The permit holder for the construction/demo work
If no active permits, then the building owner
4. Name the (8) items that need to be listed on a Project Information Panel -
ANSWER ✅ [3301.9.1]
Rendering, elevation drawing, or zoning diagram
"Work in Progress" Title and specifying zoning use
Anticipated project completion date
Property owner's corporate name, address, phone #
Website address or phone # to contact
, GC name and phone #
"To anonymously report unsafe conditions..call 311" in English and Spanish
Primary project permit (laminated)
5. What are the requirements for standpipe during new construction? -
ANSWER ✅ [3303.8]
When topmost working deck reaches 75ft above grade, a temp or perm
standpipe is required
- it must serve all floors that are at least 4 stories or 40 feet below
working deck, whichever is less
- must be painted red
- in freezing conditions, standpipe must be dry system
6. What are the requirements for standpipe during full demo? - ANSWER ✅
[3303.8]
- must be maintained as dry standpipe
- must be capped floor below demo floor
- red paint must be maintained
- all remaining house check valves shall remain in place until demo
completion
7. What pressure should the dry system air pressurized alarm be at ? -
ANSWER ✅ [3303.8.1]
25 psig
8. What are the 3 requirements for temp hoist during construction? - ANSWER
✅ [3303.12.2]
1) When topmost working deck reaches 75ft, hoist must be
installed to 40 feet above grade
2) When enlarging building height, hoist shall serve at least 4
stories or 48 feet below working deck, whichever is less
, *for structural steel building, it is 4 stories or 64 feet below working deck
3) once the topmost working deck is walkable, hoist must reach that floor
within 2 weeks
9. What are requirements for temp hoist during demo? - ANSWER ✅
[3303.12.2.3]
All floors that are 7 stories or 75 feet below topmost working deck shall be
served by a hoist
10.What are the requirements for hoist during deep excavation? - ANSWER ✅
[3303.12.3]
If the lowest level of building with footprint of 10,000SF+ reaches depth of
75 feet, hoist shall be available once the foundation is in place and the first
elevated slab has been erected
11.What are the dimensions needed for stretcher accommodation in hoist? -
ANSWER ✅ [3303.12.6]
It must be capable of having (2) standing individuals and stretcher that is:
84" L x 24" W
12.When is a safety monitoring plan required? - ANSWER ✅ [3303.13.2]
When work is interrupted/abandoned/discontinued for at least 3 months
Plan must be prepared by qualified person and submitted to DOB by the
owner
13.What are the 3 requirements of concrete washout water? - ANSWER ✅
[3303.15]
1) Cannot enter any sewer/basin/drain/enter ground
2) Must be contained in truck or watertight container (washout
box)
, 3) Rinsing operations and containers must be located more than
30 feet from any sewer/drain
14.Name the 12 items required on the site safety log - ANSWER ✅ [3310.8.4]
1) Date and location of inspections performed
2) Date and names of individuals met with during meetings
3) Any unsafe acts/conditions and dates/locations of them
4) Companies and reps notified of unsafe acts/conditions
5) Dates of notification of unsafe acts/conditions
6) Dates of correction of unsafe acts/conditions
7) Any incident
8) Any violation, SWO, summons issued by DOB
9) Dates and location where horizontal and vertical safety netting
has been installed
10) Date horizontal netting is removed
11) Date when building reaches 75ft in height
12) Date when building is topped off
15.What is Section BC 3311? - ANSWER ✅ Explosive Powered and Projectile
Tools
16.What is Section BC 3312? - ANSWER ✅ Explosives and Blasting
17.What is Section BC 3313? - ANSWER ✅ Flammable and Combustible
Mixtures, Compressed Gases, and other Hazardous Materials
18.What is Section BC 3314? - ANSWER ✅ Scaffolds
19.When is a permit not required for a suspended scaffold? - ANSWER ✅
[3314.2]
