Construction Safety Training Inspections Enforcement

How to Become a Registered Course Provider

UPDATES

New Course Provider Requirement: Service Notice – Beginning July 1, 2025, to become a course provider, applicants must submit an application and pay a registration fee.

How to Become a Course Provider

Applicant

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and have a valid photo ID (Driver’s License, NYS Non-Driver’s ID, current passport, or Green Card).
Be able to read and write in English.
Maintain a good moral character to ensure fitness for duties and responsibilities.
Pass a background check

Organization

Maintains compliance with RCNY 105-03 and 104-06, Local Law 196 of 2017, and Local Law 219 of 2019, if applicable.
Maintains and provides, when asked, the required documentation to verify the experience requirements for the type of provider category listed below.

Provider Category	Required Documents
ANSI Accredited	Certified copy of either Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, OR Business Certificate Certified by an organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a Standards Developing Organization with published standards for continuing education and training.
Higher Education Institution	Verification of accreditation from accrediting organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Not-for-Profit	Certified copy of Articles of Incorporation Latest copy of IRS Determination Letter and IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, OR 990-N Proof that applicants have at least 3 years of experience in providing construction-related workforce development, construction-related education, or site safety training as per Local Law 219 of 2019. Valid forms of proof include training logs, attendance sheets, and other relevant documents.
NYC Department of Education & Government Agency	Correspondence on Government Agency Letterhead from the Principal, OR Executive Staff.
NYS Education Department/ Trade School	Proof of an approved continuing education program, or Copy of License issued by the New York State Education Department.
Union	Copy of re-certification letter of registered New York State Department of Labor vocational, trade, or apprenticeship program.

Application & Submission

STEP 1:

Type and complete all sections of the Course Provider Application (CPA-1) form following the Instructions CPA-1: Course Provider Application Form.
Print name, date, sign, and notarize the application.
Scan and save the notarized application for your records.

STEP 2:

The applicant has two (2) options for submission

By mail
Mail the completed CPA-1 form, supporting documentation, and payment via check or money order made payable to the NYC Department of Buildings

NYC Department of Buildings
Attn: Course Provider Program
280 Broadway, 6^th Floor
New York, NY,10007

In-person
- Drop-off on Tuesday or Wednesday only, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- The completed CPA-1 form, supporting documents, and payment via check or money order made payable to the NYC Department of Buildings can be dropped off at 280 Broadway, 6^th Floor reception, New York, NY,10007
  or
  Applicants can pay in person with a credit card, check, or money order made payable to “NYC Department of Buildings” at 280 Broadway, 1st Floor Atrium, New York, NY,10007. After the payment is made, the applicant must drop off the complete CPA-1 form, supporting documents, and a receipt of payment at 280 Broadway, 6th Floor reception, New York, NY,10007.

Registration Fees

Initial.....................$3,250

Renewal...............$3,185

Acceptable Payment Method**

By mail

In-person

Credit Cards * (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express)

* Credit Card Charges carry a 2.00% convenience fee

No

Yes

Personal Checks, Company Checks, Certified Checks, Bank or Cashier’s Checks, and Money Orders

Yes

**NOTE: Both the registration fee and the credit card convenience fee are non-refundable.

STEP 3:

Once the application and the payment are submitted, the application will be processed.
Department of Buildings (DOB) will issue an approval or denial letter via email once the payment has been received and the application and background reviews have been completed.

How to Update Information

Course providers must submit a new notarized Course Provider Application (CPA-1) form with updated information and an appropriate attachment pertaining to the change. The “Information Update” box must be selected on the application.
The subject line of the email must include the Course Provider’s ID Number (CPXXX) and the words “Information Update”.

How to Request Approval for New Courses

Course providers must submit a new notarized Course Provider Application (CPA-1) form. The Course Addition box must be selected on the application.
The subject line of the email should include the Course Provider’s ID Number (CPXXX) and the words Course Addition.
Course providers must wait for Department approval before conducting new courses.

NOTE: Please be advised that any incomplete application will be rejected by the Department.

Contact Us

NYC Department of Buildings
Course Provider Program
280 Broadway, 6^th Floor
New York, NY 10007

Email: CPAdmin@buildings.nyc.gov
Hotline Number: (212) 393-2729