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BC 1901.2 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for threaded high-strength steel reinforcing bars as alternative materials in the NYC Construction Codes. |
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Technical/ Rescinds: |
This bulletin rescinds Technical Policy and Procedure Notice (TPPN) 5/99 that is no longer applicable under any code. |
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AC 113.2.3 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for grease duct enclosure assemblies not prescribed in the Mechanical Code as an alternative to the NYC Construction Codes. |
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Technical/ Rescinded |
BC G201.2 |
This document clarifies the definition of historic structure for flood zone purposes. |
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OTCR/ Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2015-018 and 2012-007 |
AC 28-113.2.2 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for post-installed anchors in masonry in accordance with the NYC Construction Codes. |
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BC 1704.20 |
This document clarifies and establishes additional requirements for special inspection agencies reporting inspection discrepancies and hazardous conditions in accordance with 1 RCNY 101-06 Section (b)(9). |
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Operational/ Rescinds: |
1 RCNY 33-01 |
This bulletin rescinds Administrative Policy and Procedure Notice (APPN) 1/05 that is no longer applicable under any code. |
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Technical/ Rescinded |
BC 1101.3.1 |
This document clarifies where wheelchair platform lifts may be installed in a prior code building. |
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Operational/ Rescinds: Departmental Memorandum 8-31-88 |
BC 1101.3.5 |
This bulletin rescinds one Memorandum pertaining to Local Law 58 of 1987 that is no longer applicable under the 2014 NYC Building Code. |
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Operational/ Supersedes: |
AC 28-104.2.1 |
This bulletin revises the established operational procedures for the Professional Certification Program, which allows a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA), as an applicant, to certify the job’s compliance with the New York City Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution and all applicable laws and rules on related application(s). |
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Technical/ Related to: |
BC 1613.7 |
This document clarifies side yard regulations and compliance with structural separations required in BC 1613.7 of the 2014 Building Code. |
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Technical/ Related to: |
AC 28-101.4.5 |
This document clarifies how floor surface area is calculated with respect to section AC 28-101.4.5. |
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Technical/ Rescinds: |
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This bulletin rescinds Buildings Bulletin 2014-025 because NYS General City Law (GCL §36) was recently amended. |
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BC Ch.8 |
This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for retractable-type horizontal cold aisle containment systems installed in information technology equipment areas. |
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Rescinds: Memoranda dated 5/14/1969, 1/26/1970, 10/2/1970, 9/13/1971, 1/24/1974, 1/22/1975, 2/14/1975, 3/13/1975, 5/5/1975, 5/5/1975, 12/15/1975, 10/4/1976, 10/17/1977, 12/21/1977, 10/12/1979, 3/4/1987, 5/20/1988, 11/3/1988, 2/1/1990, 4/19/1990, 2/19/1991, 7/18/1995, Letter dated 5/15/92, Directives 18 of 1969, 8 of 1971, OPPNs #8/90, #16/91, #13/92, #9/93, #11/93 |
This bulletin rescinds 22 Memoranda (memos), 1 letter, 2 directives, and 5 Operations Policy and Procedure Notices (OPPNs) that are no longer applicable under any code. |
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BC 107.11.2 |
This document shall clarify the code and zoning requirements for calculating an increase in impervious surface area of a site when using permeable paving systems or materials. |
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