NYC Site Safety Manager Exam Questions
with Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales
Question 1
Who is responsible for maintaining construction/demo signs?
Correct Answer
[3301.9]
The permit holder for the construction/demo work
If no active permits, then the building owner
Question 2
What is Section BC 3315?
Correct Answer
Structural Ramps, Runways, and Platforms
Question 3
What is the sequence of a SSM/SSC providing notice for a violation?
Correct Answer
[3310.8.2]
1) Notify the person responsible for creating the violation
2) if no cooperation, then inform direct supervisor
3) if no cooperation, then inform construction superintendent
Question 4
What is the responsibility of a fire safety manager?
Correct Answer
Ensure compliance with requirements of this code
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,Question 5
What is the maximum cantilever for scaffold platform in the 2 different cases?
Correct Answer
[3314.5.4]
For platforms 10ft or less = max is 12"
For platforms more than 10ft = max is 18"
Question 6
When do you notify adjoining property owners of soil/foundation work?
Correct Answer
[3304.3.2]
- Excavation to depth of 5ft to 10 ft within 10 ft of adjacent footing/foundation
- or when any excavation over 10 ft is made on site
*give 10 day written notice
Question 7
Name the max permissible span for Lumber of Nominal Thickness on a scaffold for
the 3 different working loads
Correct Answer
[3314.5.2]
25 psf = 8 feet
50 psf = 6 feet
75 psf = 5 feet
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,Question 8
When DONT you have to notify DOB of soil/foundation work? 6 total exceptions
Correct Answer
[3304.3.1]
1) Hand excavation work that is less than 5 ft deep and is 2 ft + away from existing
footing/foundation
2) Excavations for geotech investigation that do not exceed 10 ft (in length, width,
diameter) AND are supervised by registered design professional
3) Emergency work done by HPD or other agency on unsafe buildings
4) Work related to landscape/gardening as long as excavation is not more than 5
feet deep
5) When pouring slab or pavement and is 2 ft depth or less
6) For demo of building foundation as long as proper notice was given
Question 1: According to NYC Building Code Chapter 33, Section 3310, for which type
of construction or demolition project is a designated Site Safety Manager mandatory?
A. Any residential interior renovation regardless of height
B. A major building construction project as defined in Chapter 33
C. Any commercial project involving painting or drywall finishing
D. A single-family home repair requiring no excavation
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A major building construction project as defined in Chapter 33
Rationale: NYC Building Code BC 3310 requires a certified Site Safety Manager
(SSM) or Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) for major building sites, such as buildings 15
stories or 200 feet in height or greater, or large footprint construction.
Question 2: What is the minimum passing score required by the New York City
Department of Buildings (DOB) on the Site Safety Manager written examination?
A. 60 percent
B. 70 percent
C. 80 percent
D. 85 percent
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 70 percent
Rationale: The NYC DOB Licensing Unit sets 70 percent as the standard passing
threshold for the Site Safety Manager written license examination.
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, Question 3: According to NYC Building Code 3301.11, when must a construction site
worker receive a site safety orientation?
A. Within 30 days after starting employment on site
B. Before the worker commences any construction or demolition work at the site
C. Only after an accident or near-miss occurs on site
D. At the end of their first week of active work
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Before the worker commences any construction or demolition
work at the site
Rationale: BC 3301.11 requires that every worker receive a site safety orientation
prior to performing any construction or demolition work at the job site.
Question 4: Per NYC BC 3303.8, at what height of a new building under construction
must a temporary or permanent standpipe be installed and made ready for use?
A. When the building reaches 3 stories
B. When the topmost working deck reaches 75 feet above grade
C. When the structure exceeds 150 feet in height
D. Only when the roof slab is completely poured
CORRECT ANSWER: B. When the topmost working deck reaches 75 feet above grade
Rationale: BC 3303.8 specifies that as construction progresses, a standpipe system
must be maintained active so that the top outlet is never more than one story
below the highest working deck once the working deck reaches 75 feet above
grade.
Question 5: What is the required height range for the top rail of a standard perimeter
guardrail system on a construction site under NYC BC 3308?
A. 30 inches to 34 inches above the floor level
B. 39 inches to 45 inches above the working level
C. 48 inches to 54 inches above the floor surface
D. 60 inches fixed height
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 39 inches to 45 inches above the working level
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with Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales
Question 1
Who is responsible for maintaining construction/demo signs?
Correct Answer
[3301.9]
The permit holder for the construction/demo work
If no active permits, then the building owner
Question 2
What is Section BC 3315?
Correct Answer
Structural Ramps, Runways, and Platforms
Question 3
What is the sequence of a SSM/SSC providing notice for a violation?
Correct Answer
[3310.8.2]
1) Notify the person responsible for creating the violation
2) if no cooperation, then inform direct supervisor
3) if no cooperation, then inform construction superintendent
Question 4
What is the responsibility of a fire safety manager?
Correct Answer
Ensure compliance with requirements of this code
Page 1 of 107
,Question 5
What is the maximum cantilever for scaffold platform in the 2 different cases?
Correct Answer
[3314.5.4]
For platforms 10ft or less = max is 12"
For platforms more than 10ft = max is 18"
Question 6
When do you notify adjoining property owners of soil/foundation work?
Correct Answer
[3304.3.2]
- Excavation to depth of 5ft to 10 ft within 10 ft of adjacent footing/foundation
- or when any excavation over 10 ft is made on site
*give 10 day written notice
Question 7
Name the max permissible span for Lumber of Nominal Thickness on a scaffold for
the 3 different working loads
Correct Answer
[3314.5.2]
25 psf = 8 feet
50 psf = 6 feet
75 psf = 5 feet
Page 2 of 107
,Question 8
When DONT you have to notify DOB of soil/foundation work? 6 total exceptions
Correct Answer
[3304.3.1]
1) Hand excavation work that is less than 5 ft deep and is 2 ft + away from existing
footing/foundation
2) Excavations for geotech investigation that do not exceed 10 ft (in length, width,
diameter) AND are supervised by registered design professional
3) Emergency work done by HPD or other agency on unsafe buildings
4) Work related to landscape/gardening as long as excavation is not more than 5
feet deep
5) When pouring slab or pavement and is 2 ft depth or less
6) For demo of building foundation as long as proper notice was given
Question 1: According to NYC Building Code Chapter 33, Section 3310, for which type
of construction or demolition project is a designated Site Safety Manager mandatory?
A. Any residential interior renovation regardless of height
B. A major building construction project as defined in Chapter 33
C. Any commercial project involving painting or drywall finishing
D. A single-family home repair requiring no excavation
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A major building construction project as defined in Chapter 33
Rationale: NYC Building Code BC 3310 requires a certified Site Safety Manager
(SSM) or Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) for major building sites, such as buildings 15
stories or 200 feet in height or greater, or large footprint construction.
Question 2: What is the minimum passing score required by the New York City
Department of Buildings (DOB) on the Site Safety Manager written examination?
A. 60 percent
B. 70 percent
C. 80 percent
D. 85 percent
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 70 percent
Rationale: The NYC DOB Licensing Unit sets 70 percent as the standard passing
threshold for the Site Safety Manager written license examination.
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, Question 3: According to NYC Building Code 3301.11, when must a construction site
worker receive a site safety orientation?
A. Within 30 days after starting employment on site
B. Before the worker commences any construction or demolition work at the site
C. Only after an accident or near-miss occurs on site
D. At the end of their first week of active work
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Before the worker commences any construction or demolition
work at the site
Rationale: BC 3301.11 requires that every worker receive a site safety orientation
prior to performing any construction or demolition work at the job site.
Question 4: Per NYC BC 3303.8, at what height of a new building under construction
must a temporary or permanent standpipe be installed and made ready for use?
A. When the building reaches 3 stories
B. When the topmost working deck reaches 75 feet above grade
C. When the structure exceeds 150 feet in height
D. Only when the roof slab is completely poured
CORRECT ANSWER: B. When the topmost working deck reaches 75 feet above grade
Rationale: BC 3303.8 specifies that as construction progresses, a standpipe system
must be maintained active so that the top outlet is never more than one story
below the highest working deck once the working deck reaches 75 feet above
grade.
Question 5: What is the required height range for the top rail of a standard perimeter
guardrail system on a construction site under NYC BC 3308?
A. 30 inches to 34 inches above the floor level
B. 39 inches to 45 inches above the working level
C. 48 inches to 54 inches above the floor surface
D. 60 inches fixed height
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 39 inches to 45 inches above the working level
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