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. Examinations are conducted at One Washington Street, NYC, NY 10001.

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 (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

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/nyexams.htm at (888) 378-7324.

Site Safety Manager

•  Site Safety Manager (30 kb)
• Site Safety Manager Examination Application & Qualification Information
• List of Approved Courses for Site Safety Managers

Private Agency Elevator Director

•  Private Agency Elevator Director (45 kb)
• Private Agency Elevator Director Examination Application & Qualification Information

Private Agency Elevator Inspector

•  Private Agency Elevator Inspector (45 kb)
• Private Agency Elevator Inspector Examination Application & Qualification Information

For information regarding the requirements, applications and scheduled test dates for the following Licenses please contact the Department of Buildings - Material & Equipment Acceptance Unit.

1. Concrete Testing Laboratory
2. Cement Testing Laboratory

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 (280 kb)