SSM TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS

SSM TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS What is the definition of soil and foundation work? -Answer-Grading in soil or installing underpinning, Augering in soil or removing sheeting, Excavating and drilling in soil or rock When contractors use light duty two-point adjustable suspended scaffolds in NYC, what -Answer-¾'' grade #1 unspliced manila rope At what grade must power buggy brakes be capable of being fixed in engagement to hold a full load stationary? -Answer-25% grade The definition of _____________ is: a horizontal transverse scaffold member (which may be supported by legs or runners) upon which the scaffold platform rests and joins scaffold uprights, posts, poles, and similar members -Answer-Bearer (putlog) The deck and the substantial enclosure of a sidewalk shed shall be extended parallel to the curb at least 20 feet beyond the building line when construction is_______ -Answer- greater than 100 feet In structures undergoing demolition, how must the existing sprinkler system be maintained -Answer-Non-automatic and Siamese hose connections shall be marked by a metal sign reading "Sprinkler Siamese Connection" and by a red-light bulb at night A ramp for a power buggy must be designed to support how many times the maximum intended live load -Answer-4 The permanent floors of skeleton steel construction shall be installed as soon as possible as steel installation progresses. In no case shall there be more than _________ or equivalent levels or __________, whichever is less, between the erection floor and the uppermost permanent floor. -Answer-8 stories, 120 feet If an open excavation has been discontinued or interrupted for at least ___ months, the lot shall be filled and graded to eliminate all steep slopes, holes, obstructions, or similar sources of hazard. -Answer-3 Excavated material and superimposed loads such as equipment, trucks, etc., shall not be placed closer to the edge of the excavation than a distance equal __________ the depth of such excavation, unless the excavation is in rock or unless the sides of the excavation have been sloped or sheet piled (or sheeted) and shored to withstand the lateral force imposed by such superimposed loads. -Answer-to one and one-half times The Commissioner shall inquire into the cause of any accident involving equipment. When an accident involves any piece of equipment on the site, no person shall do the following without the permission of the Commissioner: -Answer-Use such equipment or remove the equipment or any part thereof from the area of the job site According to 3314.8.2, the scaffold shall be enclosed with debris netting consisting of a wire screen comprised of not less than _____ wire mesh, or equivalent synthetic with a maximum _________ mesh. -Answer-No. 18 steel, one-half inch According to NYC DOB, how many years is the 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Training valid for and how many hours is the required refresher course? -Answer-4 years and 16 hours Specific to foundation operations that affect adjacent properties: The owner of the property that may be affected shall be given ____ days written notice of the intention to perform such operations. -Answer-10 According to Chapter 3301, any construction equipment that would affect public safety must be inspected before use with the exception of -Answer-Hand tools Who shall inspect construction equipment that might affect public safety before it is used for a specific job at the construction site? -Answer-Competent person designated by the contractor What are the four main suspended scaffolds inspections mandated by the NYC Building Code (Chapter 33 Section 3314-scaffolds)? -Answer-Prior to installation, installation inspection, pre-shift, and after repair or adjustment. Whenever the working deck reaches a height greater than ____ stories, at least one elevator must be kept in readiness for the fire department? -Answer-7 If the top deck of the sidewalk shed is not built solidly against the face of the structure in such a manner that no material can fall onto the sidewalk, what must be done? - Answer-The side of the shed toward the structure shall be solidly sealed with wood or other suitable material for the full height of the shed Specific to regulations in NYC about erecting/removing wood pole scaffolds: When a new working level is desired, the existing________ shall be left undisturbed until the new working level is framed. -Answer-Planks Sidewalk shed decks on buildings less than 100 feet in height may be designed and constructed to carry live loads of how many pounds per square foot? -Answer-. 150 lbs