ALERT! COVID-19 UPDATES
Thank you for your interest in the NYC DOB Exams. Until
further notice all NYC DOB Exams have been postponed.
This is new territory for all of us
and it continues to evolve requiring agility
and flexibility as we navigate the everchanging updates. While
we want to minimize disruption to you, we must be diligent in
following public health and safety guidelines and recommendations.
Written Exams: NYC DOB License Exams are administered
throughout the NYC area in testing centers managed
by Pearson VUE. At this time, all area test centers
have been closed until April 16th. More information
can be found at https://home.pearsonvue.com/coronavirus-update
Practical Exam: All NYC DOB Practical Exams are postponed until further notice.
The City of New York Department of Buildings has contracted with
CPS HR Consulting to provide licensing and qualifications for the following trades:
In order to obtain a License or Qualification, please visit the Licensing section of the City of New York Department of Buildings website:
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/licensing.page
TEST NAME |
# Items |
Test Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Master Sign Hanger | 50 | 2 hours |
| Special/Master Electrician | 80 | 3 hours |
| Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor | 80 (A, B, C) |
3.5 hours (A, B, C) |
| Master Rigger | 75 | 4 hours |
Tower Crane Rigger |
75 | 4 hours |
| High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer | 110 | 4.5 hours |
Oil Burning Equipment Installer |
110 | 4.5 hours |
| Master Plumber | 100 | 4 hours |
Site Safety Manager |
80 | 3 hours |
| Private Elevator Inspection Agency Director | 60 | 3 hours |
Private Elevator Inspection Agency Inspector |
50 | 3 hours |
| Gas Work | 50 | 1.75 hours |