NYC Site Safety Coordinator Requirements

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NYC Site Safety Coordinator Certification Requirements

NYC Site Safety Coordinator Requirements – NYC DOB:

Certified Site safety coordinators must be onsite at all construction or demolitions of major buildings that are 10 to 14 stories.
Site Safety coordinators may not supervise buildings above 14 stories
Site safety coordinator certification is valid for one year and a $100 initial fee must be paid to NYC DOB prior to background investigation.
Call NYC DOB @ (212) - 566-4100 for more information.

NYC DOB Minimum Requirements for Site Safety Coordinator:

Be at least 18 years old
Be able to read, write, and understand the English language, and
Be able to provide the required documentation to verify experience for one of the qualifications below
Have completed a DOB approved Site Safety Manager Training Course and
Have good moral character, so as to not adversely impact upon fitness to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Site Safety Manager

Part A (requirements):

Be a New York State Licensed Professional Engineer
Have completed a DOB approved Site Safety Manager orientation course within one year prior to application.
Have 2 years experience supervising major buildings. **

OR

Part B (requirements):

Be a New York State Registered Architect
Have completed a DOB approved Site Safety Manager orientation course within one year prior to application
Have 2 years of experience supervising major buildings. **

OR

Part C (requirements):

Have 5 years of practical experience in construction supervision or construction safety experience, including at least three years of such experience with major buildings; and
Have completed a DOB approved 40 Hour Site Safety Manager course within one year prior to application.

** Major Building as defined by NYC DOB:

10 or more stories, or 125 feet or more in height, or 100,000 square feet or more of lot coverage, regardless of height, or as designated by the commissioner of the DOB.