Tower Crane Rigger License
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Scoring of Practical Examination
The exercises are grouped into sections. To pass, you must score 70% or higher overall and pass all critical exercise(s).
Your practical examination score report will be sent to you via U.S. Mail within four (4) to six (6) weeks of the date of your examination.
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. Your comments will be reviewed by CPS HR.
If you fail the written examination by five (5) percentage points or fewer, 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 FAQ section of 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).
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).
Tower Crane Rigger License
Scope of the Tower/Climber Crane Rigger Written Examination
The examination assesses a candidate’s knowledge of and experience in applying the relevant portions of the NYC Codes, Rules and Regulations, as well as trade-specific industry knowledge. This knowledge of rigging and the risks associated with such work includes, but is not limited to, the necessary safety precautions that must be taken when performing any rigging tasks or erection and dismantling of any tower/climber crane or associated hardware and equipment, including connecting pins, cables, anchorages, platforms, pads, plumbs of masts and torques of bolts; supervision of rigging and hoisting of loads; placement of components; coordination of sequencing.
Tower Crane Rigger License
| Number of Questions | Minimum Passing Score |
Time Allowed |
| 75 | 53 (70%) | 45 minutes |
| Subject Area | Number of Items | References |
| Cranes and Derricks | 23 | |
| Requirements for Construction or Demolition of a Major Building | 8 | NYC BC, Section 3319; RCNY 3319-01; RCNY 10; RCNY 10; IPT, Sections 1, 10 |
| Inspections and Specifications s | 15 | RCNY 3319-01; IPT, Sections 4, 10 |
| Rigging | ||
| Material Handling Equipment | 15 | NYC BC, Section 3320; IPT, Sections 1, 6, 10 |
| Rigging Operations | 11 | NYC BC Ch. 33, NYC FC Ch. 30 |
| Temporary Construction Equipment | 13 | NYC BC Ch. 33, RCNY 3314-01 |
| Demolition Operations | 8 | NYC BC Ch. 33 |
| Note: NYC BC = NYC Construction Codes: Building Code. NYC FC = NYC Fire Code. RCNY = Rules of the City of New York. RS = Reference Standards RS 19. | ||
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 references 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 Master Rigger, Tower/Climber Crane Rigger and Master Sign Hanger trades.
This is not an open book examination; you are not allowed to bring reference materials into the testing site.
| Reference List | Master Rigger | Tower Crane Rigger | Master Sign Hanger |
| 1. 2014 NYC Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1: Administration; Chapter 4: Licensing and Registration of Businesses, Trades and Occupations Engaged in Building Work, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | X |
| 2. 2014 NYC Construction Codes: Building Code, Section 3301: General, New York City Store, Order Department, One Centre Street, Room 2223, New York City, NY 10007, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | X |
| 3. 2014 NYC Construction Codes: Building Code, Section 3303: Safeguards and Maintenance of Site, New York City Store, Order Department, One Centre Street, Room 2223, New York City, NY 10007, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | X |
| 4. 2014 NYC Construction Codes: Building Code, Section 3314: Scaffolds, New York City Store, Order Department, One Centre Street, Room 2223, New York City, NY 10007, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | |
| 5. 2014 NYC Construction Codes: Building Code, Section 3316: Hoisting Equipment, New York City Store, Order Department, One Centre Street, Room 2223, New York City, NY 10007, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | X |
| 6. 2014 NYC Construction Codes: Building Code, Section 3317: Material Hoists and Bucket Hoists, New York City Store, Order Department, One Centre Street, Room 2223, New York City, NY 10007, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | X |
| 7. 2014 NYC Construction Codes: Building Code, Section 3319: Cranes and Derricks, New York City Store, Order Department, One Centre Street, Room 2223, New York City, NY 10007, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | X |
| 8. 2014 NYC Construction Codes: Building Code, Section 3320: Material Handling Equipment, New York City Store, Order Department, One Centre Street, Room 2223, New York City, NY 10007, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | X |
| 9. Rules of the City of New York Title 1 Chapter 3300 Section 3319-01: Safeguards during Construction or Demolition-Cranes and Derricks, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | X |
| 10. New York City Department of Buildings, Fact Sheet – Industrial Rope Access: Application Procedures for Façade Inspections and Investigation, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | |
| 11. 2014 NYC Construction Codes: Building Code, Appendix H: Outdoor Signs, New York City Store, Order Department, One Centre Street, Room 2223, New York City, NY 10007, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | ||
| 12. Rules of the City of New York, Title 1, Chapter 10: Drums for Derrick Load and Boom Hoists, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | X |
| 13. Rules of the City of New York, Title 1, Chapter 27: Signs, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | ||
| 14. Rules of the City of New York, Title 1, Chapter 49: Outdoor Signs, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | ||
| 15. Rules of the City of New York, Title 1, Chapter 100: Administration; §104-20, Supervisory Responsibilities of a Licensed Rigger, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | X | |
| 16. Rules of the City of New York, Title 1, Chapter 100: Administration; §104-21, Supervisory Responsibilities of a Licensed Sign Hanger, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | ||
| 17. Rules of the City of New York, Title 1, Chapter 3300: Safeguards During Construction or Demolition; §3310-01 Site Safety, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page. | X | ||
| 18.New York City Department of City Planning, Zoning Resolution (Zoning Resolution), November 2014. Homepage | Zoning Resolution (nyc.gov) | X | ||
| 19. IPT = IPT’s Crane and Rigging Handbook (2005). https://www.iptbooks.com/ | X | X | X |