Publications in the Building Knowledge Series include:

1. Applications and Permits
   General process information on how to file an application and obtain a permit at the Department of Buildings.  Download printer friendly version (71 kb).

2. Certificates of Occupancy
   Temporary and Final Certificates of Occupancy Fact Sheet.  Download printer friendly version (123 kb).

3.  Curb Cuts (429 kb) - Brochure about Curb Cuts.

4.  FAQs (111 kb) - Brochure with a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

5.  Fire Suppression Work (429 kb) - The Guide to Fire Pump Installation and Testing.

6. Hanging Scaffold Application Procedures
   Fact sheet on how to file an hanging scaffold application.  Download printer friendly version (42 kb).

7.  Home Buyers' Tips (130 kb).

8. License

   Electrical License:

   • How to Apply for an Electrician's License - Checklists of what you need to apply for an electrical license. Download  printer friendly version (37 kb).

   • How to Make an Information Changeover on an Electrical License - Checklists of what you need to make an information changeover. Download  printer friendly version (36 kb).

9. Permit
   

   •  Construction Permits (367 kb) - Brochure about Construction Permits.

   •  Electrical Permits (99 kb) - Brochure about Electrical Permits.

10.  Padlock FAQs (105 kb).

11. Plumbing
    •  Plumbing Work: - The Guide to Successful Plumbing Inspections (427 kb).
    •  Plumbing Work: - Brochure about Plumbing Application and Permit (371 kb).

12.  Storefront Sign Requirements (366 kb) - Brochure about Storefront Sign Requirements.

13.  Swimming Pools, Decks and Porches Installation (438 kb).

14. Violations
    

    1. ECB Resolution Guidelines
       •  B4A 27-127 (58 kb) - Failure to Maintain Boiler: Non-Hazardous.

       •  B05 27-147 (57 kb) - Work without a Permit: Expired Permit.

       •  BQ3 27-217 (70 kb) - Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the Certificate of Occupancy or Building Department records: Hazardous.

       •  B4A 27-127 (57 kb) - Civil Penalty Fact Sheet.

    2. Illegal Conversion Guidelines
       •  Illegal Conversion Fact Sheet (330 kb).

       •  Resolving Illegal Conversion Violations (429 kb).