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Relevant Code Sections |
Purpose |
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January 28, 2011 |
MC 1305.3.3 |
This document provides guidelines for approved manual means of transfer of fuel oil for emergency generators in buildings constructed prior to the enactment of the 1968 Building Code. |
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February 3, 2011 |
OTCR / Superseded by: |
AC 28-113.2.3 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for the use of mechanical press joint fittings and piping in automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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February 17, 2011 |
ZR 22-13 |
This document clarifies that a facility verified by a governmental agency as permanent supportive housing may be classified as a Use Group 3 under the New York City Zoning Resolution. |
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February 17, 2011 |
Technical/ Supersedes: |
AC 28-103 |
This document establishes a protocol for material acceptance, installation, testing, inspection, approval, and maintenance criteria of wind turbine product assemblies. |
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February 17, 2011 |
OTCR / Related to Buildings Bulletin Superseded by: |
AC 28-113.2.3 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for the use of polypropylene ("PP") piping systems in hydronic piping, irrigation systems, and water recycling distribution piping systems as alternative materials in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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March 25, 2011 |
OTCR/ Rescinded by: Superseded by: |
AC 28-113.2.3 MC 301.4 MC 301.6 MC 301.7 MC 301.8 MC 918.3 MC 1002.1 PC 504.5 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for heat pump water heaters in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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April 8, 2011 |
OTCR / Superseded by: |
AC 113.2.3 |
This document establishes additional acceptance criteria for commercial dishwashers with integral gas-fired heating in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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April 14, 2011 |
Technical/ Related to Buildings Bulletin |
AC 28-406.1 |
This bulletin establishes the criteria for concrete producers to perform and file concrete mix designs with the Department of Buildings as approved fabricators. |
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April 14, 2011 |
OTCR / Related to Buildings Bulletin |
AC 28-114.3 |
This document establishes temporary guidelines for approval of fabricators in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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April 14, 2011 |
Technical/ Supersedes: |
HMC 27-2087 ZR 12-10 (Definition of “Floor Area”) AC 28-210.1 |
This document clarifies the conditions for installing a bathroom containing three fixtures in the cellar of a one- or two-family dwelling. |
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April 15, 2011 |
OTCR / Prospectively Rescinded by: Related to: |
AC 1704.3 |
This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for the use of helical pile foundation systems as alternative materials in accordance with 2008 New York City Construction Codes. |
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April 21, 2011 |
Technical/ Superseded by: |
BC 909.12.1 |
This document clarifies the protection requirements for enclosing wiring used in smoke control systems. |
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April 21, 2011 |
Technical / Prospectively Rescinded by: |
BC 907.2.12 |
This document refers to the Fire Department Technology Management Bulletin 1 of 2011, which provides the performance and filing requirements for an in-building radio communication system that is installed pursuant to Exception 1 of section BC 907.2.12.3. |
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May 26, 2011 |
AC 28-404 |
This document clarifies the requirements that govern the installation or modification of cell phone equipment using industrial rope access (also known as controlled descent) methods. | |
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June 17, 2011 |
Technical / Superseded by: |
NYCECC 101.2.4 |
This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, renovation, or repair to a building envelope 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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June 23, 2011 |
Technical / Superseded by: |
AC 27-228.5 AC 27-929.1 LL 5/73 LL 16/84 LL 26/04 |
This document clarifies the exceptions for existing buildings subject to the retroactive sprinkler requirements of Local Law 26 of 2004 (LL 26/2004). |
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June 27, 2011 |
Technical / Prospectively Rescinded by: |
BC 1607.7.1.2 |
This document clarifies the loading requirements for the design of balcony railing components. |
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June 27, 2011 |
Technical / Superseded by: |
BC 403.1 BC 403.11.2 BC 405.4.3 BC 1104.4 BC 1107 BC 1107.7.1 BC 1109.6.1 BC 2702.2.14 BC 2702.2.15 BC 2702.2.20 BC 3002.4 BC 3003.1 ICC A117.1 407.4.1 ICC A117.1 408.4.1 ICC A117.1 409.4.1 ASME A17.1 5.2.1.16 ASME A17.1 5.3.1.10 |
This document clarifies the requirements for an elevator, ambulance stretcher accommodation, and emergency power for such an elevator. |
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July 29, 2011 |
Technical / Supersedes: |
AC 27-228.5 AC 27-929.1 AC 27-339 LL 5/73 LL 16/84 LL 26/04 |
This document clarifies the exceptions for existing buildings subject to the retroactive sprinkler requirements of Local Law 26 of 2004 (LL 26/2004). |
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October 13, 2011 |
OTCR/ Related to Buildings Bulletin Superseded by: |
AC 28-113.2.3 MC Chapter 12 MC 1206 BC 1704.13 BC 1704.15 PC 608 PC Chapter 7 PC Chapter 11 PC Appendix C |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for the use of polypropylene (“PP”) piping systems in hydronic piping, irrigation systems, and water recycling distribution piping systems as alternative materials in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
| October 25, 2011 |
OTCR/ Related to: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2015-022 |
AC 28-113 BC 1704.13 PC 312 PC 605.4 PC 608 PC C101.7 PC C101.12 1 RCNY 101-06 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for the use of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) for water recycling distribution piping systems as an alternative material in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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November 10, 2011 |
OTCR/ Rescinded by: Superseded by: |
AC 28-113.2.2 PC Chapter 6 PC Chapter 7 PC Chapter 11 |
This document clarifies that cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) and epoxy spray pipe lining repairs are not permitted by the New York City Plumbing Code. |
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November 30, 2011 |
BC Chapter 16 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for urbanSHED, an alternative sidewalk shed design which encourages improved pedestrian experience, provides increased light and air to the sidewalk, and enables easy access to building entrances. | |
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November 30, 2011 |
AC 28-115 AC 28-116.2.3 BC 1702.1 BC 1704.1 1RCNY 101-06 |
This document restates the requirements that the owner hires the special inspection agencies, and the obligation of the special inspection agency to avoid conflicts of interest. | |
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December 23, 2011 |
OTCR/ Supersedes: Prospectively Rescinded by: |
BC 1704.23 RS 14-6 |
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 May 31, 2013. |
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December 23, 2011 |
OTCR/ Related to: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2015-021 |
AC 28-113.2.2 MC 1301 MC 1308 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for above-ground, nonmetallic fuel-oil storage tanks as alternative equipment in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |