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Relevant Code Sections |
Purpose |
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January 15, 2010 |
Technical / Rescinded by: |
AC 28-105.9 |
This document sets forth the criteria for the stalled sites program in accordance with Local Law 70 of 2009, which amended Section 28-105.9 of the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to the safety and security of construction sites at which permitted work has not commenced or is suspended. |
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February 11, 2010 |
AC 28-111 |
This bulletin establishes a protocol for the use of temporary sales offices and model apartments in buildings under construction. |
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February 18, 2010 |
Technical / Prospectively Rescinded by: |
BC 1901.2 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for threaded high-strength steel reinforcing bars as alternative materials in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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March 5, 2010 |
OTCR/ Prospectively Rescinded by: Related to: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2015-028 |
BC 1613 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for stainless steel flexible multiple leg hose assemblies designed for seismic resistance installations as alternative materials in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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March 5, 2010 |
OTCR / Prospectively Rescinded by: Related to: |
BC 1913 |
This document establishes alternative acceptance criteria for undercut and expansion (displacement-controlled, torque-controlled) anchor systems as prescribed in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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March 9, 2010 |
OTCR/ Superseded by: |
MC 1301.2 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for pre-combustion, non-additive fuel oil catalyst reformers as new equipment not referenced in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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March 11, 2010 |
Technical/ Superseded by: |
BC 903.6 |
This document clarifies the types of fire protection system piping and valve handles that must be painted to comply with Local Law 58 of 2009. |
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March 25, 2010 |
OTCR/ Superseded by: |
AC 28-113 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for mechanical tee bolted outlets for hot and cold water supply and distribution as alternative materials in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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April 12, 2010 |
OTCR/ Related to: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2015-024 |
BC 1704.15 |
This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria and test methods for solar collectors as addressed in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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April 27, 2010 |
OTCR/ Rescinded by: Superseded by: |
AC 28-113.1 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for mechanical joints (press joints, and push-fit joints only) as required by Local Law 71 of 2009 and in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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April 27, 2010 |
BC 102.6 |
This document clarifies the applicability of Building Code Chapter 9 to steel-plated and vault-like spaces. |
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May 3, 2010 |
Operational/ Prospectively Rescinded by: |
AC 28-101.3 |
This document clarifies the meaning of the references to “this code” in sections AC 28-117.1 and AC 28-117.2 for the purposes of issuance of certificates of operation to places of assembly and temporary places of assembly. |
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May 3, 2010 |
This document establishes the allowance to obtain a final Certificate of Occupancy for a mixed use building with a vacant space. |
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May 3, 2010 |
Technical/ Supersedes: |
BC 903.6 |
This document clarifies the types of fire protection system piping and valve handles that must be painted to comply with Local Law 58 of 2009. |
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May 13, 2010 |
ZR 22-41 AC 17-307 |
This bulletin clarifies when a fresh fruits and vegetables, and pushcart storage facility for Green Cart vendors may be considered a Zoning Use Group 4 community facility and establishes administrative requirements and technical criteria for such a facility. |
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May 28, 2010 |
OTCR/ Superseded by: |
BC 1704.23 |
This document sets forth procedures and requirements for interim acceptance of field erected boilers used in buildings constructed under the 1968 Building Code or prior codes until January 1, 2011. |
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June 15, 2010 |
OTCR/ Supersedes: Superseded by: |
BC 1704.23 |
This document sets forth procedures and requirements for interim acceptance of field erected boilers used in buildings constructed under the 1968 Building Code or prior codes until December 31, 2011. |
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June 18, 2010 |
BC Table 1704.4 |
This document establishes the Department's requirements for preparing and submitting concrete mix designs, procedures for acceptance of field changes to an approved concrete mix design, and acceptance testing of concrete associated with field changes. |
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June 18, 2010 |
Operational/ Prospectively Rescinded by: |
BC 1609 |
This document clarifies the criteria for the design of vertical netting, debris netting and material fall protection devices when installed on a building or construction site. |
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July 15, 2010 |
BC 109.3.4 |
This document clarifies the types of fire-resistance-rated construction that are subject to progress inspection, special inspection, or both. |
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August 5, 2010 |
OTCR/ Prospectively Rescinded by: Related to: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2015-028 |
AC 113.2.3 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for welded code-prescribed ducts with field applied fire-rated insulation and factory manufactured commercial grease ducts with field applied fire-rated insulation. |
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August 6, 2010 |
OTCR/ Related to: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2015-023 |
BC 417.1 |
This document establishes standards for fuel-gas fired ceramic kilns used for hobby and non-commercial purposes. |
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August 6, 2010 |
FGC 301.3 FGC 404.12 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for quick disconnect devices used to supply natural gas. |
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October 7, 2010 |
Technical/ Prospectively Rescinded by: |
BC 3303.12 |
This document clarifies the requirement for an elevator in readiness in buildings undergoing construction or demolition. |
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OTCR/ Superseded by: |
AC 28-113.2.3 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for gas-fired direct vent space-heating appliances used for providing heat in rooms for sleeping purposes in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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OTCR/ Supersedes: Superseded by: |
AC 28-113.2.3 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for gas-fired direct vent space-heating appliances used for providing heat in rooms for sleeping purposes in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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November 10, 2010 |
OTCR/ Prospectively Rescinded by: |
AC 113.2.3 |
This document establishes alternative acceptance and maintenance criteria, and clarifies the applicability and identification for water recycling systems as referenced in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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Technical/ Supersedes: Prospectively Rescinded by: |
PC 1003 |
This document clarifies the compliance requirements for grease interceptors (grease traps), and serves to remind that such devices are also subject to the applicable requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”). |
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December 21, 2010 |
AC 28-101.4.3 |
This document clarifies the installation standards to be utilized when an existing automatic sprinkler system, that was designed and approved under the 1968 building code or prior codes, is to be altered. |
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December 29, 2010 |
OTCR/ Superseded by: |
AC 28-113 PC 303.4 PC 702.3 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for a hinged plastic no-hub coupling as an alternative material in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes, and limits its use in residential buildings five stories or less in height. |
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December 29, 2010 |
Technical/ Superseded by: |
NYCECC 101.4.3 |
This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, renovation or repair to HVAC and/or service water heating systems may not be required to comply with the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), pursuant to section NYCECC 101.4.3. |
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December 29, 2010 |
Technical/ Superseded by: |
NYCECC 101.4.3 ASHRAE 90.1 Section 9 |
This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, renovation or repair to a lighting or electrical power system or control equipment may not be required to comply with the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), pursuant to section NYCECC 101.4.3. |