Build Safe │ Live Safe - Classes Announced!
The Department’s 2016 Build Safe│Live Safe Conference is Wednesday, May 4th. In this daylong series of seminars, Department experts will discuss industry trends and highlight safe construction operations and up to 4.0 Professional credits available!
Professional credits include:
Protection of Existing Buildings during Construction: 1.50 LU/HSW
Building Safe: Common Safety Violations in Excavation, Superstructure, and Scaffolding Work: 1.25 LU/HSW
Safety Considerations for Renewable Energy Systems: 1.25 LU/HSW
Concrete and Formwork in New York City: 1.25 LU/HSW
Planning for Safety: Common Errors and Omissions in Site Safety,
Support of Excavation, and Demolition Plan Submissions: 1.25 LU/HSW
Cranes, Hoists, and Elevators Safety: 1.25 LU/HSW
Facades and Retaining Walls: 1.25 LU/HSW
Modified Crane Regulations
Highlights include:
Wind protocol for crawler cranes
Notification to the Department prior to certain crawler crane actions
On-site Application (CN) plans
Record of securing the crawler crane
Code Notes
Code Notes is a reference tool to assist industry members and property owners through the permit approval process. There are currently seventeen Code Notes on our website covering an array of both residential and commercial jobs. Each Code Note explains all the requirements and related reference materials for the construction project.
Antenna Cellular Telecom Alterations (New)
Directive 14 of 1975 Alterations (Updated)
Licensing Updates
Department Approved Courses and Requirements
Master Electricians & Special Electricians
Filing Representative - Class 2 Code & Zoning Representative
Filing Representative Renewal Checklist - Class 1
Filing Representative Renewal Checklist - Class 2
Site Safety Coordinator - Supplemental Investigation Questionnaire
Site Safety Manager - Supplemental Investigation Questionnaire
Site Safety Coordinator & Manager - Experience Verification form
Hoist Machine Operator - Experience Verification form
Private Elevator Inspection Agency Director & Inspector
Special Inspection Agency - Renewal & Cover Sheet, LIC2 forms
Master Plumber - Supplemental Investigation Questionnaire
Master Plumber - How to Become a Licensed Plumber
Website Updates
OTCR - new content added
Outdoor Advertising Companies - List updated
Tenant Protection Plan - New page added
Plain Language Guide to Violations - Six languages added
Plain Language Guide to Certificate of Occupancy - Six languages added
Plain Language Guide to Work Permits - Six languages added
Inspection Ready
March Press Releases
Updated Crane Regulations 03.15.16
Current Job Postings
Service Updates
Elevators
Weekend Inspection Blitz
Requesting Records
from Off-Site Storage
New Hold Policy
Solar Photovoltaic
Panel Projects
Sloped Roof Definition Update
Drywell Installation
Advance Notice + Inspection
Local Law 84/2009
DOB Violations
Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Civil Penalty Violations
New Payment Method
NYC Energy Code Infractions
Issuance of DOB Violations and Stop Work Orders
Limited Alteration Application (LAA)
Intent to Revoke and Revoke Notifications
Plumbing Enforcement
Lifting Advance Notice Failed Spot Check Conditions
Demolition Submittal
Document Requirements
Exemption from Plan Submission
Determination Review Requests
CCD1 and ZRD1 Forms Updated
eFiling
New Enrollment Process
Tenant Protection Plans
New Stand Alone Form
Inspection Ready
Bulk Delegation (New)
Inspection Report Requirements
Building Pavement Plan Signoffs
Cranes and Derricks
Certifications
Pre-2014 Elevator Application or Elevator Building Notice
PE/RA Record Access
Crane Owner Update
Owner PW1 Email Updates
PIN Linking Instructions
New Crane Rule
CD1 Form Revised
Solar Photovoltaic Panel Projects
Professional Certification
Buildings Bulletins
2016-005: Establishes acceptance criteria for post-installed anchors in masonry in accordance with the NYC Construction Codes. Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2015-018 and 2012-007.
2016-004: Clarifies the definition of historic structure for flood zone purposes.
2016-003: Establishes acceptance criteria for grease duct enclosure assemblies.
2016-002: Rescinds Technical Policy and Procedure Notice (TPPN) #5/99 that is no longer applicable under any code.
2016-001: Establishes acceptance criteria for threaded high-strength steel reinforcing bars as alternative materials in the NYC Construction Codes.
Hearings + Rules
Construction Superintendents
1 RCNY 3301-02 promotes public safety by requiring construction superintendents to supervise construction on a greater range of jobs. This rule proposes to repeal Chapter 48 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York.
Public Hearing 03.31.16
@ 2pm
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Special Inspectors and Special Inspection Agencies
1 RCNY 101-06 Amendment & 1 RCNY 101-07 Amendment clarify that special inspectors and special inspection agencies must cooperate with all Department of Buildings investigations, including audit investigations and update reference standards and cross references to align with the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.
Amendment Effective 03.02.16
Tax Abatements for Solar Electric Generating Systems
1 RCNY 105-02 will streamline the application process for tax abatements for solar electric generating systems, especially regarding electrical plans and electrical and construction sign-off.
Public Hearing 04.28.16 @ 10am - 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Did You Know
In the first quarter of 2016, the Department has issued 409 initial new building permits and 781 initial major alteration permits, a 10.8% and 17.6% increase from 2015.
Bill de Blasio, Mayor
Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner
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