Preconsidered Int. No. 720
By Council Members Williams, Menchaca and Kallos
Title
A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to clarifying the requirements for site safety training providers
Body
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "site safety training (SST) provider" in section 3302.1 of the New York city building code, as added by local law number 196 for the year 2017, is amended to read as follows:
SITE SAFETY TRAINING (SST) PROVIDER. A person who satisfies the requirements of Items 1 and 2:
1. Such person satisfies [at least one of] the [following] conditions of Item 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.4:
1.1. Such person has (i) successfully completed all applicable OSHA or department requirements for conducting OSHA 10-hour classes and OSHA 30-hour classes and is authorized to conduct such classes and (ii) if such person is conducting training for SST credits other than training that is part of an OSHA 10-hour class or OSHA 30-hour class, such person demonstrates sufficient knowledge of this chapter in a form and manner established by the department. Such person shall not be required to possess a degree[, certificate, license] or demonstrate any professional standing, approval, licensure, accreditation or certification, including approval, licensure, accreditation or certification pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision d of section 105-03 of subchapter E of chapter 100 of title 1 of the rules of the city of New York, as in effect on January 1, 2018, beyond showing that such person has [completed all applicable OSHA or department requirements for conducting OSHA 10-hour classes and OSHA 30-hour classes and that such person is authorized to conduct such classes] satisfied the requirements set forth in the preceding sentence.
1.2. Such person is providing training through a 100-hour training program.
1.3. Such person has been approved by the department to conduct a 40-hour course approved by the departm...
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