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ZR 12-10 (definition of “Zoning Lot”) |
To clarify when privately owned mapped streets can be used for zoning purposes. |
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OTCR/ Related to: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2015-012 |
AC 28-113 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for corrugated polypropylene piping and fittings used for storm sewer pipe as an alternative to code prescribed polyethylene piping and fittings referenced in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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AC 28-113 |
This bulletin clarifies the process for inspecting, monitoring and certifying modular units. |
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Technical/ Prospectively Rescinded by: |
MC 607.3.2.1 |
This document clarifies when a redundant smoke detector required by section MC 607.3.2.1, Item 1, may be omitted. |
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OTCR/ Prospectively Rescinded by: |
AC 28-113 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for a video image smoke detection system as an alternative system to the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. |
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Operational/ Superseded by: Operational/Buildings Bulletins 2014-015 |
AC 28-101.4 |
This bulletin clarifies when to apply the 2008 Construction Codes or the 2014 Construction Codes to new buildings, alterations, partial demolitions and full demolitions, including the applicable provisions of Chapter BC 33 (Safeguards During Construction or Demolition). |
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Technical/ Superseded by: Technical/Buildings Bulletins 2018-006 |
LL 112/2013 |
This document clarifies the requirements for smoke alarms under Local Law 112 of 2013. |
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Technical/ Superseded by: Technical/Buildings Bulletins 2014-016 |
BC 1713.1 (2008 Code) |
This document identifies which reference standards and test methods are acceptable for the determination of allowable tension stresses in wood parallel to the grain. |
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Operational/ Superseded by: Operational/Buildings Bulletins 2014-017 |
AC 28-116 |
This bulletin clarifies when to apply special inspection requirements of the 2008 and the 2014 Construction Codes. |
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OTCR/ Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2012-010 and 2013-008 Rescinded by: Superseded by: |
AC 28-113.2.1 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for flexible fuel-oil piping systems as alternative materials to the NYC Construction Codes. |
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AC 113.2.3 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for direct-fired outdoor non-recirculating construction heaters as alternative equipment in the NYC Construction Codes. |
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OTCR/ Superseded by: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-018 |
BC 1912 |
This document establishes alternative acceptance criteria for post-installed expansion, undercut and adhesive anchors installed in concrete elements as prescribed in the NYC Construction Codes. |
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OTCR/ Superseded by: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-019 |
BC 1704.32 |
This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for post-installed screw anchors installed in hardened concrete as an alternative material in the NYC Construction Codes. |
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OTCR/ Superseded by: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-020 |
BC 1704.1.2 |
This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for the use of helical pile foundation systems in accordance with the New York City Construction Codes. |
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Operational/ Supersedes: Operational/Buildings Bulletins 2014-006 |
AC 28-101.4 |
This bulletin clarifies when to apply the 2008 Construction Codes or the 2014 Construction Codes to new buildings, alterations, partial demolitions and full demolitions, including the applicable provisions of Chapter BC 33 (Safeguards During Construction or Demolition). |
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Technical/ Supersedes: Technical/Buildings Bulletins 2014-008 |
BC 1713.1 (2008 Code) |
This document identifies which reference standards and test methods are acceptable for the determination of allowable tension stresses in wood parallel to the grain. |
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Operational/ Supersedes: Operational/Buildings Bulletins 2014-009 |
AC 28-116 |
This bulletin clarifies when to apply special inspection requirements of the 2008 and the 2014 Construction Codes. |
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OTCR/ Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-012 |
BC 1912 |
This document establishes alternative acceptance criteria for post-installed expansion, undercut and adhesive anchors installed in concrete elements as prescribed in the NYC Construction Codes. |
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OTCR/ Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-013 |
BC 1704.32 |
This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for post-installed screw anchors installed in hardened concrete as an alternative material in the NYC Construction Codes. |
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OTCR/ Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-014 |
BC 1704.1.2 |
This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for the use of helical pile foundation systems in accordance with the New York City Construction Codes. |
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AC 28-113 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for bolted Fiberglass-Reinforced plastic panel-type tanks for water storage (bolted FRP panel tanks) as an alternative material in accordance with the NYC Construction Codes. |
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AC 28-113 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for porcelain tile ventilated façade systems as an alternative material in accordance with the NYC Construction Codes. |
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Technical/ Rescinds: 28 past Technical Policy and Procedure Notices (TPPNs) |
Prospectively Rescinds: Buildings Bulletins 2008-002, 2008-004, 2008-005, 2008-010, 2008-011, 2009-006, 2009-007, 2009-010, 2009-011, 2009-013, 2009-014, 2009-018, 2009-019, 2009-021, 2009-027, 2010-004, 2010-005, 2010-012, 2010-019, 2010-021, 2010-024, 2010-27, 2010-028, 2011-011, 2011-013, 2011-017, 2011-025, 2012-006, 2012-007, 2014-004, 2014-005 |
This bulletin prospectively rescinds 31 Buildings Bulletins (BBs) and 14 Technical Policy and Procedure Notices (TPPNs) that are not applicable to projects filed under the 2014 New York City Construction Codes. |
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Rescinds: Buildings Bulletins 2009-009, 2009-030, 2010-001 |
This bulletin rescinds 3 Buildings Bulletins (BBs), 10 Technical Policy and Procedure Notices (TPPNs), 1 Directive, and 2 Memos that are no longer applicable under any code. |
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Technical/ Rescinded by: Buildings Bulletin 2016-013 |
NYS GCL 36 (2) |
This bulletin clarifies the conditions that trigger the requirement for approval from the Board of Standards and Appeals to satisfy subdivision 2 of Section 36 of the NYS General City Law (GCL §36(2)) in connection with the Department’s issuance of certificates of occupancy for buildings located on unmapped streets. |
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Operational/ Supersedes: Operations Policy and Procedure Notices 1/03 and 2/05 |
ZR 11-15 |
This document clarifies procedures for building permit applications and certificates of occupancy for tax lots subject to environmental requirements of an (E) designation or environmental restrictive declaration. |
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Operational/ Supersedes: Administrative Policy and Procedure Notice 1 of 1993 (APPN 1/93) |
AC 28-112.1, Exception 1 |
This Bulletin identifies the current Construction Code provisions regarding fee exemptions, clarifies government fee exemptions and non-profit fee exemptions, and identifies acceptable forms of proof for fee exemptions and deferrals. |
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OTCR/ Related to: |
AC 28-113.2.3 |
This bulletin clarifies requirements for acceptable equipment in accordance with section BC 3001.9. |
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