DOB Launches Elevator Safety Campaign
On July 5th, the Department launched a public safety campaign to remind New Yorkers that if stuck in an elevator, the safest place to be is inside the car.
Though elevators are among the safest forms of transportation, you still need to use common sense when riding in an elevator.
Last year two New Yorkers were fatally injured trying to escape stalled elevator cars. Once again, if you're stuck, stay safe by remaining inside the car until help arrives.
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DOB NOW Components Launch
Beginning July 25th, job submissions for plumbing and sprinkler work types may be submitted through DOB NOW: Build, as well as in our borough offices and through eFiling.
You must be registered in eFiling to log into DOB NOW: Build.
DOB NOW: Build Information Sessions for Plumbing and Sprinkler Job Filings
DOB NOW: Build Frequently Asked Questions
DOB NOW: Build Training Manuals & Resources
DOB NOW: Build Instructional Videos
DOB NOW: Build DPL-1 Design Professional/Licensee Seal and Signature Form
DOB NOW: Safety is our new online portal for registered users to submit their compliance filings with the Department.
Starting on September 12, 2016, licensees, filing representatives, Registered Architects, Professional Engineers and owners will be required to use DOB NOW: Safety to submit their façade compliance filings to the Department.
You must be registered in eFiling to log into DOB NOW: Safety.
DOB NOW: Safety Information Sessions for Façades Compliance Filings
Disciplinary Cases
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A filing representative’s registration was suspended for one month for unprofessional conduct.
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A filing representative was cited for negligence and incompetence due to scheduling numerous appointments with plan examiners, but being unprepared and lacking necessary documents to resolve objections at each meeting. A Class-1 violation was imposed and he was fined $1,600. The Department denied the filing representative their registration renewal request.
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A registered filing representative was cited for negligence and incompetence based on having missed a high number of appointments with plan examiners.
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A master plumber and fire suppression contractor was disciplined for failure to have workers on the company payroll, for failure to personally sign and seal applications, and for making false and misleading statements to investigators. He was fined $10,000 for the misconduct.
Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders
Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals
July Press Releases
Elevator Safety Campaign 07.05.16
Service Updates
DOB NOW: Safety
(Upcoming Change)
Façade Job Filings Online Only
DOB NOW: Safety
(Upcoming Change)
Façade Job Filings No Longer Available for Review in BIS
B-SCAN Job Stickers
(Reminder)
Printing Not Permitted
Temporary Certificate
of Occupancy (TCO)
Change in Payment Location
UPK Projects
New Inspection Request Process
Buildings Bulletins
Buildings Bulletins represent the official policies of the Department. Users may perform a key word search to obtain relevant bulletins.
Hearings + Rules
Classification of Violations
1 RCNY 102-01 Amendment proposes to add new and update existing infractions related to construction safety.
Public Hearing 08.19.16
@10am
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room
2014 Construction Code Updates
Update Page # 14 reflects changes made by Local Law 101 of 2015 (effective 07.01.16), adding notice to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development for certain elevator-related violations. Local Law 101 of 2015 also amends the New York City Housing Maintenance Code.
Update Pages are printable inserts to keep your hard copy Construction Codes up to date.
All Update Pages for the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.
Code Notes
Licensing Updates
How to Obtain a Master & Special Electrical License
How to Become a Class 2 Code & Zoning Representative
Licensing Insurance Guidelines
Department Approved Courses Provider List
Website Updates
Construction Safety Conference Presentations
DPL-1 Design Professional/Licensee Seal and Signature Form for DOB NOW
Current Job Postings
Director of Predictive Analytics
Did You Know
#BeatTheHeat
Bill de Blasio, Mayor
Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner
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