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DOB NOW Training

The Department of Buildings offers free training sessions to learn more about DOB NOW. All trainings are open to everyone but are tailored to different groups. Read the following details:

NOTE: Please bookmark and check this page often for updates and additional training sessions.

NYC.ID for DOB NOW

On June 3, 2024, DOB NOW integrated with NYC.ID, requiring all returning and new users to have an NYC.ID account to login to DOB NOW. Visit nyc.gov/dobnowtips for step-by-step guides, FAQs, training videos, and a complete schedule of in-person and online support sessions.

DOB NOW/BIS Q&A Sessions

Registration for these events has moved to our Upcoming Events page. Please visit and bookmark this page for future events.

**DOB NOW: Licensing Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) Trainings**

Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all new Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) license applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests and changes to information will be submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing. For more information, please view the Service Notice. DOB is conducting free web-based training sessions to explain how to use this new functionality in DOB NOW: Licensing. Sign-up to reserve your spot.

Date and Time

Topic

Materials

Monday, October 7, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

All HMO licenses, including the new limited licenses:

Class A
Class B
Class C (formerly C-1)
Limited License Boom Trucks (formerly C-2)
Limited License Sign Hanging Cranes (formerly C-3)
NEW Limited License Articulating Boom Cranes
NEW Limited License Mini Cranes
NEW Limited License Telehandlers

DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Hoisting Machine Operator)

DOB NOW: Licensing HMO Webinar

DOB NOW: Licensing Lift Director Trainings

Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, applications for the lift director license type will be submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing. For more information please view our Service Notice. DOB is conducting free web-based training sessions to explain how to use this new functionality in DOB NOW: LICENSING. Sign up below to reserve your spot.

Date and Time

Topic

Materials

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Lift Director license application process

DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Lift Director)

DOB NOW Licensing – Lift Director Training Webinar

DOB NOW: Licensing Site Safety Professionals Trainings

Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all new Site Safety Professional license applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests and changes to information will be submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing. For more information please view our Service Notice. DOB is conducting free web-based training sessions to explain how to use this new functionality in DOB NOW: LICENSING. Sign up below to reserve your spot.

Date and Time

Topic

Materials

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Monday, November 4, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Site Safety Professional license types:

Site Safety Manager (SSM)
Site Safety Coordinator (SSC)
Construction Superintendent

DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Site Safety Coordinator/Manager and Construction Superintendent)

DOB NOW Licensing – Site Safety Professionals Training Webinar

2022 Construction Codes Updates in DOB NOW

DOB NOW 2022 Construction Codes Updates – This presentation highlights of changes that were implemented in DOB NOW on November 7, 2022 due to the 2022 Construction Codes.

Training Type	Topics	Materials
An Overview of DOB NOW for Concrete Professionals	An overview of the application process in DOB NOW. Topics include permits, Technical Reports (TR1, TR2, TR3), Sign Off/Letter of Completion, Supersede and Withdrawal Requests, search tools, and licensing applications.	DOB NOW for Concrete Professionals presentation DOB NOW for Concrete Professionals webinar
DOB NOW 101 for Design Professionals	A review of the DOB NOW Application User Guide including job filing terminology, navigating applications in the DOB NOW system, application requirements and completing a project.	DOB NOW Application User Guide DOB NOW 101 webinar
An Overview of DOB NOW for General Contractors	An overview of the application process in DOB NOW. Topics include permits, Tenant Protection Plans, Site Safety Plans, search tools, and licensing applications.	DOB NOW for General Contractors Presentation
An Overview of DOB NOW for Owners and Managers	An overview of the application process in DOB NOW. Topics include Tenant Protection Plans, search tools, inspections, certificates of correction, compliance filings and violation payments.	DOB NOW for Owners and Managers presentation DOB NOW for Owners and Managers Webinar
*DOB NOW: BIS Options* – License Insurance Updates**	Insurance Update functionality for following license types: Contractor Electrician Master FS Piping Contractor Master Plumber Oil Burning Equipment Installer Rigger Sign Hanger Tower Crane Rigger	Quick Reference Guide – BIS Options License Insurance Updates License Insurance Updates and Renewal Applications FAQs Licensing Insurance Updates Webinar

Recent Trainings

Training Type	Topics	Materials
*DOB NOW: Safety* – Parking Structures**	Parking Structures (PIPS) Compliance Reports How to submit an initial observation report in DOB NOW: Safety	DOB NOW: Safety – Parking Structures Industry Training Presentation DOB NOW: Safety – Parking Structure Industry Training Webinar DOB NOW: Safety Parking Structures Initial Observation Reports Webinar DOB NOW: Safety Parking Structures Resources Page FAQ: Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) Parking Structures: Initial Observation Reports Guide
EESE/ Green Roof/ Solar	Electric Energy Storage Equipment Solar Green Roof	DOB NOW: Build EESE/ Green Roof/ Solar Training Presentation DOB NOW: Build EESE/Green Roof/Solar Webinar
Suspended Scaffold	Suspended Scaffold (SC) Industrial Rope Access (IRA) Notifications of Installation and Removal	DOB NOW: Build Suspended Scaffold Training Presentation DOB NOW: Build Suspended Scaffold Webinar
Design Professionals & Filing Representatives	General Construction (GC) Foundation (FO) Earthwork (EA) Support of Excavation (SE) Protection & Mechanical Methods (PMM) New features (improved search, exporting jobs, etc.)	DOB NOW: Build Design Professional Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Design Professional Training Webinar
Contractors & Licensees	Requesting and renewing permits (highlight will be on GC permits but applies to all PW2 work permits) New contractor requirements (Tenant Protection Plan, etc.) Contractor Withdrawal New features (improved search, exporting jobs, etc.)	DOB NOW: Build Contractor Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Contractor Training Webinar
Tenant Protection Plans & Site Safety Plans in DOB NOW	Tenant Protection Plan Site Safety Plan	DOB NOW: Build TPP and SSP Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Tenant Protection Plan & Site Safety Plan Webinar
Supersede & Withdrawal in DOB NOW	Superseding Design Professional Withdrawing Design Professional or Contractor	DOB NOW: Build Withdrawal and Supersede Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Supersede & Withdrawal Webinar
Job Types in DOB NOW	New Buildings Alteration-CO (formerly Alt-1) Related details (Zoning, Schedule of Occupancy, Fees) Temporary BIN (TBIN) Requests	DOB NOW: Build Job Types Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Job Types Training Webinar
Occupancy for BIS Jobs	Transitioning BIS Occupancy to DOB NOW BIN-Level Schedule of Occupancy (BSO) Job-Level Schedule of Occupancy (JSO, formerly Schedule A) Certificate of Occupancy Requests All transactions: Initials, Renewals All types: Core & Shell, Temporary (TCO), Interim/Partial, Final	DOB NOW: Build Occupancy for BIS Jobs Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Occupancy for BIS Jobs Training Webinar Additional Trainings: Completing Schedule of Occupancy for BIS Jobs Training Presentation Completing Schedule of Occupancy for BIS Jobs Training Webinar
Local Law 97 of 2019 – Adjustment Requests	Local Law 97/2019 Excessive emissions due to a special circumstance Not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare facilities	Local Law 97 of 2019 Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW Local Law 97 of 2019 Training Webinar
Energy	Energy submissions in compliance with the New York City Energy Conversation Code (NYCECC).	DOB NOW: Build Energy Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Energy Training Webinar
*DOB NOW: Licensing* – Elevator Directors & Inspectors**	Elevator Co-Directors Elevator Directors Elevator Inspectors	DOB NOW: Licensing Elevator Director, Co-Director & Inspector Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Licensing Elevator Director, Co-Director & Inspector Webinar
*DOB NOW: Licensing* – Elevator Technicians & Helpers**	Elevator Helpers Elevator Restricted Technicians Elevator Technicians	DOB NOW: Licensing Elevator Helpers & Technicians Training Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Licensing Elevator Helpers & Technicians Webinar
Major Projects Development Program (MPP)	Suggested Audience Those involved in projects meeting the following criteria: New Buildings at least 20 stories or 500,000 construction square feet Enlargements of at least an additional 20 stories or an additional 100,000 square feet	View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Major Projects Development Program Information Session
DOB NOW Zoning Challenges Portal	Building on My Block / Zoning Challenge tool for DOB NOW job filings	DOB NOW Zoning Challenges and Appeals Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW Zoning Challenges and Appeals Training Webinar
Full Demolition	The five types of full demolition which can be submitted: New Work Emergency Work Order Immediate Emergency Declaration Emergency Declaration Precept (by court order)	DOB NOW: Build Full Demolition Presentation View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Full Demolition Training Webinar
Determinations and Appeals	Construction Codes Determination (CCD1) Zoning Resolution Determination (ZRD1) Second review of plan examination objections	DOB NOW: Build Determinations and Appeals Training Presentation DOB NOW: Build Determinations and Appeals webinar

Prior Trainings

For training materials of already released work types, including step-by-step guides and videos, click on one of the resource links below:

Antenna and Curb Cut filings (FAQs and Resources)
Construction Fence, Sidewalk Shed, Supported Scaffold, and Sign filings (FAQs and Resources)
Electrical filings (FAQs and Resources)
Elevator filings (FAQs and Resources)
Energy filings (FAQs and Resources)
LAA filings (FAQs and Resources)
Parking Structures (Resources)
Place of Assembly and Temporary Place of Assembly filings (FAQs and Resources)
Plumbing, Sprinkler and Standpipe filings (FAQs and Resources)
Mechanical Systems filings – (FAQs and Resources)
Structural filings – (FAQs and Resources)
Boiler Equipment filings – (FAQs and Resources)
Cranes filings - (FAQs and Resources)
Alteration filings (GC, FO, EA, SE and PMM) (FAQs and Resources)
New Buildings, Alteration-CO and Occupancy for BIS Jobs filings (FAQs and Resources)

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Helpful Links

Log-in to DOB NOW: Build or DOB NOW: Safety

Log-in & Register for a DOB NOW: Inspections account