Standpipe Job Filings in DOB NOW:Build
As of January 17th, standpipe job filings are now available in DOB NOW: Build, our interactive, web-based portal that will enable the public to do all business with NYC Buildings online. The ability to file for standpipe jobs in DOB NOW: Build adds to functionalities already available in DOB NOW: Build, DOB NOW: Safety, DOB NOW: Inspections, and the DOB NOW Public Portal. Register in eFiling to get access to DOB NOW today.
Tickets Available For Build Safe│Live Safe Conference
Tickets are now available for DOB's Build Safe│Live Safe Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, May 3rd at the New York Marriott Downtown in Lower Manhattan. The conference is a daylong series of seminars presented by Department experts discussing industry trends and highlighting safe construction practices. Attendees of the conference will also have the opportunity to earn professional credits. Stay tuned for information on seminar topics and conference updates. Tickets are available through our website, reserve your seat today.
2017 Build Safe │ Live Safe Conference
Deadline Approaching For Seats on License Boards
There is still time to apply for a position as a board member on the Electrical License Board and the Master Plumber & Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License Board. These volunteer positions at NYC Buildings are open to members of the electrical and plumbing industries, architectural and engineering communities, as well as other industry stakeholders. The application deadline to be considered for these positions is February 7, 2017.
Request For Nominations to License Boards
Electrical License Board Application
Master Plumber & Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors License Board Application
Disciplinary Cases
In an effort to enhance construction safety on work sites throughout the City, the Department hired over 140 new inspectors in calendar year 2016, quadrupled fines for safety lapses, and undertook a massive proactive enforcement sweep. As a result of these enhanced measures, NYC Buildings inspectors issued 54,407 ECB violations in 2016 to buildings and construction sites across NYC; well above the 49,213 ECB violations that were issued in 2015. During this same period of time, the City collected $68,092,866 in penalties from ECB violations, a 62% increase from the $42,024,529 in collected penalties from 2015.
Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders
Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals
Licensing Updates
LIC41: Written Exam Application
LIC42: Practical Exam Application
Private Elevator Agency Director License Renewal Checklist
Licensing Insurance Guidelines
Site Safety Manager Supplemental Investigation Questionnaire
Obtain a NYC Hoisting Machine Operator Class C1, C2 or C3
Website Updates
Cranes & Derricks Holiday Weekend Inspection Schedule
Building a More Sustainable New York
Scaffolding & Sheds DOT Information
Sidewalk Shed Installation & Permits
Electrical Firm Account Cashier Contact
Obtain a Safety Registration Number
Service Updates
BEST, Excavations, and
Scaffolding
Units Relocate
One-, Two-, or Three-Family
New Buildings and Alteration Applications
Permit Fees
PER12 Manual Appointment
Requests
Email Submission Process
LAA Emergency Work
Notification
Process For Utility Company Gas Restoration
After-Hours Variance
Application
Submissions Accepted Online Only
Sprinkler Systems
Required in Animal Service Facilities
OP128 Form
Updated
Manhattan Gas Test And
Gas Finish
Emergency Work Notification
Administrative
Enforcement Unit
Changes in Available Services and Service Level Agreement
Electrical Application
Review (ED16A)
Location Change
Changes to Elevator Door
Monitoring System
Permit and Inspection
Gas Test and Gas Finish
Self-Certifications Ending in Manhattan
Counter Service
Protocol Reminder
After-Hours Variance
Application
Submissions Accepted Online Only
Code Notes
Letter of No Objection or Letter of Verification
Hearings + Rules
2014 Construction Code Updates
Update Pages are printable inserts to keep your hard copy Construction Codes up to date.
All Update Pages for the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.
Buildings Bulletins
2017-001: Clarifies the extent of testing required for alterations to existing fuel gas piping systems. Such alterations may be limited to a single branch, or may affect the entire system. This document shall not override requirements of the New York City Fuel Gas Code.
Did You Know
NYC Buildings provides homeowners with digital Tool Kits on our website, supplying information on Department regulations and advice on common home improvement projects, such as kitchen renovations, property fences, curb cuts and porches.
These Tool Kits help guide homeowners with a quick overview of these smaller projects, including details on when a NYC Buildings permit is required for the job and which construction professionals are necessary to hire in order to proceed with the work.
Have more questions? Homeowners can also stop by our weekly Homeowners' Night events, held every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm at the Department's Borough Offices. NYC Buildings experts will be on hand to discuss a number of topics, including how to proceed with these home improvement projects.
Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner
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