Scope of the Master 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 safety precautions that must be taken (i.e., safety loads and computations), types of rigging, size and strength of ropes, cables, blocks, poles, derricks, shear legs and other tools used during such work.

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Master Rigger Written Examination

Number of Questions	Minimum Passing Score	Time Allowed
75	53 (70%)	3 hours

Master Rigger License

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).

Subject Area	Number of Items	References
Cranes and Derricks	30
General Code Requirements	8	NYC BC, Section 3319; RCNY 3319-01; RCNY 10; IPT, Sections 1, 10
Inspections and Specifications	22	RCNY 3319-01; IPT, Sections 4, 10
Rigging	30
Material Handling Equipment	8	NYC BC, Section 3320; IPT, Sections 1, 6, 10
Rigging Operations	17	NYC BC, Section 3301; NYC BC, Section 3303; RCNY 3319-01; RCNY 104-20; IPT, Sections 1, 2, 4, 10
Hoisting Equipment	4	NYC BC, Section 3316; RCNY 3319-01; RCNY 10; IPT, Section 1, 4, 10
Material and Bucket Hoists	1	NYC BC, Section 3317
Scaffolding	15
Code Compliance	3	NYC BC, Section 3314; RCNY 104-20, Fact Sheet – IRA
Design and Adherence	3	NYC BC, Section 3314
Installation and Use	4	NYC BC, Section 3314
Industrial Rope Access	1	Fact Sheet – IRA, NYC BC, Section 3316
Suspended Scaffold	4	NYC BC, Section 3314
Note: NYC BC = NYC Construction Codes: Building Code. RCNY = Rules of the City of New York. Fact Sheet = NYC Department of Buildings, Fact Sheet. IPT = IPT’s Crane and Rigging Handbook (2005).