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Licensing Exams and Qualifications

For information regarding the requirements, applications and scheduled test dates for the following Licenses please contact the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) at (212) 669-1357.

Below is the list of "How to Guides" on how to obtain this list of licensed trades.

  1. Master Plumbers
  2. Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors
  3. Welders
  4. High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer
    (Stationary and Portable)
  5. Hoisting Machine Operators (Class A & B)
  6. Hoisting Machine Operators (PDF) (Class C)
  7. Master Sign Hangers
  8. Special Sign Hangers 
  9. Master Riggers
  10. Special Riggers
  11. Oil Burning Equipment Installers
  12. Climber or Tower Crane Riggers
  13. Master Electrician
  14. Special Electrician
  15. Site Safety Coordinator (PDF)
  16. Concrete Testing Laboratories

For information regarding the requirements, applications and scheduled test dates for the following Licenses, please click on the link below or please contact ProMetric Exams: www.experioronline.com at (888) 378-7324.

Site Safety Manager

Private Agency Elevator Director

Private Agency Elevator Inspector

Note: Candidates for all licenses must pass a background investigation before they will be deemed qualified for a license. After passing the exam, candidates for the Site Safety Manager, Elevator Director and Elevator Inspector licenses will be asked to submit a Background Investigation Form to the Buildings Special Investigation Unit at 83 Maiden Lane, 4th floor, NYC NY 10038. Be sure to include required proof of employment for each job listed on the form, otherwise your background investigation may be delayed.
 Download Background Investigation Questionnaire (PDF)

Additional Information
DCAS Exams
Buildings Information System (BIS)
Licensing Forms
Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
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