Get a 40 Hour Site Safety Certification in NY

NYC Department of Buildings / Site Safety

When will I receive my certificate? Emailed within 24-48 business hours after successfully completing the course.
Is there parking? Parking is not provided however we are located within a 5 minute walk from 10 subway lines: A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Train. There are also parking garages less than a 10 minute walk from our office.
Coffee and tea are provided.
What do I do if I still have questions? Check out the NYS Department of Labor FAQ's at https://dol.ny.gov/mold-frequently-asked-questions

This 40-Hour Site Safety course is for construction professionals applying to take the Site Safety Manager exam or registering with the NYC Department of Buildings as a Site Safety Coordinator or Registered Construction Superintendent. This course is required by NYC Department of Buildings before taking the written examination for a New York City Site Safety Manager.

There are no pre-requisites to take this course, however to obtain the NY DOB certification after class you must meet certain education and experience requirements. Visit the following link for full details: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/site-safety-manager-certification.page

Some Topics To Be Covered Include:

Federal and State Standards
NYC Codes for Construction Practices
Fire Protection Regulations
DOT Regualtions and Permits
Record-Keeping and Reporting

Jobsite Requirements, Application Fees, Experience Requirements:

The New York City Department of Buildings certifies Site Safety Coordinators, Site Safety Managers and Construction Superintendents as part of an ongoing effort to ensure construction sites are managed safely by professionals.

A Certified Site Safety Manager must be onsite at all construction or demolitions of major buildings that are 15 or more stories or 100,000 square feet or greater. Exam Fee: $350. Registration Fee: $300. Renewal Fee: $150. Late Renewal Fee: $50. Registration Term: 3 Years. You can follow this link to the Site Safety Manager Certification Information on the NY DOB website to see what experience requirements are necessary for this certificate.

A Certified Site Safety Coordinator must be onsite at all construction or demolition of major buildings that are 10 to 14 stories. Registration Fee: $100. Renewal Fee: $50. Late Renewal Fee: $50. Registration Term: 1 Year. You can follow this link to the Site Safety Coordinator Certificate application on the NY DOB website to see what experience requirements are necessary for this certificate.

A Registered Construction Superintendent is required at new buildings and buildings under demolition nine stories and below. Registration Fee: $100. Renewal Fee: $50. Late Renewal Fee: $50. License Term: 3 Years. You can follow this link to the Registered Construction Superintendent application on the NY DOB website to see what experience requirements are necessary for this certificate.

Please Note: The following fees are separate of course fees.

NYC DOB exam fee for SITE SAFETY MANAGER License exam applicants: $350 (Payable to NYC DOB).

NYC DOB exam fee for SITE SAFETY COORDINATOR: $ 100 initial fee to NYC DOB along with LIC-2 application. Contact Licensing Unit at DOB (212-566-4100) to schedule appointment.

NYC DOB registration fee for CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENTS: $100 fee to NYC DOB when application is submitted. Contact Licensing unit at DOB (212-566-4100) to schedule appointment.

***All Fees listed above are subject to change at any time. Please check the NYC DOB website for the most up-to-date pricing***