§ 105-03. In addition to the foregoing requirements for course instructors, an SST course instructor must meet one of the following requirements:
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(1)has successfully completed all applicable OSHA or Department requirements for conducting OSHA 10-hour classes and OSHA 30-hour classes and is authorized to conduct such classes, except that such course instructor is not required to possess a degree, certificate, licensure or demonstrate any professional standing as required by subdivision(e), beyond what is required in this paragraph; (2) is providing training through a 100-hour training program; or (3) is approved by the Department to conduct a 40-hour Site Safety Manager training course in accordance with Article 402 of Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.
(i)Site Safety Training (SST) Course Providers. A site safety training (SST) provider as defined in item 2 of the definition of “Site Safety Training (SST) Provider” in Section 202 of the Building Code must comply with the requirements for course providers in this 1 RCNY § 105-03 as well as with the applicable requirements of this subdivision.
(2)An SST provider must certify to the Department that it has a language access plan that complies with requirements established by another City agency or office designated by the Mayor, as required by item 2.1 of the definition of SST provider in Section 202 of the Building Code.
(3)Training may be conducted in person or in an actively proctored online format and must comply with the following: (i) If conducted in person in a classroom setting, the SST provider must confirm the identification of the individual taking such training and must ensure that the site of such training is actively observed for the duration of the training.
(ii)If the online training is not performed in person, the SST provider must confirm the identification of the individual prior to providing secure access to the online training. The individual must attest that he/she is the individual who received the online access and will complete the training without assistance. The online program must have secure access and monitor participation during the course of training to ensure that the individual receiving the training is present for the entirety of the training.
(4)Upon completion of the SST course, the SST provider must issue an SST card in accordance with subdivision(j) of this section.
(5)If the SST provider is not the provider of the OSHA course that is required for an SST card, as defined in Section 202 of the Building Code, the SST provider must ensure that the OSHA course was conducted either in person or, if online, was actively proctored before issuing an SST card as provided in subdivision(j) of this section.
(6)The SST provider must accept documentation, including identification cards or certificates of completion, from registered course providers. Course providers must accept SST course equivalent, as set out on the Department’s website, and must apply such course hours to satisfy the training requirements of this section and Section 3321 of the Building Code.
(j)SST Cards to be Issued Upon Verification of Course Completion. An SST provider must issue a temporary SST card, SST card, or SST supervisor card, only after verifying that the applicant has successfully completed all required training and in accordance with subdivision (i), this subdivision and Section 202 of the Building Code. The SST provider must issue the appropriate card using the Department of Buildings’ platform NYC DOB Training Connect, which is only accessible to registered course providers.
(k)Record-Keeping and Verification of SST Cards. The SST course provider must maintain a record of all temporary SST cards, SST cards, or SST supervisor cards issued for a minimum of seven years. The SST course provider must make these records available to the Department or its designee upon request.
(l)Advertising. Course providers may only advertise courses/classes that they are authorized by the Department to deliver.
(m)Third Parties. The course provider may not delegate or outsource any of its duties, responsibilities or functions to any third party that is not registered with the Department. The course provider must maintain full accountability for its operations and ensure that all services provided are conducted in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.
(n)Non-traditional Format Courses / Classes.
(iii)The provider must ensure that participants have their web-cameras activated and are on-camera for the duration of classes conducted virtually.
(iv)For courses that include hands-on training, providers may deliver the hands-on portion of the training in-person and the remaining portion through either a live virtual classroom or live webinar.
(v)The provider must notify the Department when the hands-on portion of the course / class is scheduled.
(vi)All students must be scheduled at the same time to receive the hands-on training.
(o)Denial of Registration Renewal. The department may, following notice and an opportunity to be heard, refuse to renew a registration on any grounds on the basis of which it could deny, suspend or revoke such registration pursuant to § 28-401.19 of the Administrative Code.
(p)Suspension and Revocation of Registration.
(q)Withdrawal. The course provider must notify the Department and its students at least 30 days prior to its withdrawal from the course provider program. The course provider must be in compliance with the record-keeping provisions of this rule, including uploading certificates of completion into the Department’s online platform, Training Connect, before its withdrawal. (Amended City Record 12/20/2019, eff. 1/19/2020; amended City Record 11/10/2020, eff. 12/10/2020; amended City Record 5/20/2025, eff. 6/19/2025)
