Gas Work

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Content Outline

The content outline for the New York City Gas Work written examination is provided below. The examination is open book and contains 50 multiple-choice questions. The outline lists all topics covered in the examination and the number of questions asked about each topic.

Scope of Examination

The examination assesses a candidate’s knowledge of and experience in applying the NYC Codes, Rules and Regulations governing safety at construction sites, as well as trade-specific industry knowledge. This knowledge includes, but is not limited to, gas detection and testing, common utility processes and procedures, business practices, safety, new technology, and hazards and violations.

This is an open book examination; however, all references will be provided for you electronically.

# of

Questions

Minimum Passing Score

Time Allowed

35 (70%)

2 hours

Gas Work Written Examination

Subject Area	# of Items	References
Gas Detection & Testing		NYC FGC Ch. 1 & Ch. 4; NYC PC Ch. 1
Common Utility Processes & Procedures	10	NYC FGC Ch. 3, Ch. 4, & Appendix E; NYC ADC Articles 216 & 318
Gas Work Business Practices	6	NYC FGC Ch. 1 & Ch. 4; NYC PC Ch. 3 & Ch. 5; NYC ADC Ch. 1, Article 204, & Ch. 4
Gas Work Safety	10	NYC FGC Ch. 3 & Ch. 4; NYC PC Ch. 3
Gas Work New Technology	4	NYC FGC Ch. 3, Ch. 4, Ch 6. & Appendix G; NYC ADC Article 113
Gas Work Hazards & Violations	10	NYC FGC Ch. 1, Ch. 3, Ch. 4
Note: NYC ADC = NYC Administrative Code. NYC FGC = NYC Construction Codes: Fuel Gas Code. NYC PC = NYC Constructions Codes: Plumbing Code.

Reference List

The reference list provided below includes suggested materials that could assist you in preparing for the examination. The examination questions reference NYC Codes, Rules and Regulations. Please note that the reference below may cite portions of other codes, rules, or regulations. You may be tested on information in these additional sources that are applicable to your trade. The knowledge that will be tested in the examinations will be taken from these materials in addition to applied field knowledge of the Gas Work Trade.
This is an open book examination; however, ALL REFERENCES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU.
**NOTE: You cannot bring hardcopy reference materials to the testing center. Candidates will NOT be allowed to bring their reference materials into the examination.**

Reference List	Reference Link
1. 2014 NYC General Administrative Provisions	https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page
2. 2014 NYC Fuel Gas Code	https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page
3. 2014 NYC 2014 NYC Plumbing Code	https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page

Appealing Examination Results

CPS HR’s goal is to provide quality examinations and a pleasant testing experience for candidates. If you are dissatisfied with either and believe CPS HR can correct the problem, please use the comment forms available during your written examination administration or following your practical examination. Your comments will be reviewed by CPS HR.

If you fail the written examination by not more than five (5) percentage points or by only one section of the practical exam, you may submit an appeal. The appeal must state the title of the license examination, your name, return address, the date of the test, and a detailed statement of the grounds for appeal. Your appeal must be received no later than thirty (30) days from the date of notification of failure to pass the license examination. An appeal form can be found at the CPS HR website: https://link.cpshr.us/DOBAppealForm .
Please review and fill out the Written and Practical Examination Appeal form. Submit your appeal to CPS HR Consulting at [email protected] using the same email address provided to NYC DOB on your
LIC41 (https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/lic41.pdf)
or LIC42 (https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/lic42.pdf).