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FGC 107.2 |
This document clarifies the extent of testing required for alterations to existing fuel gas piping systems. Such alterations may be limited to a single branch, or may affect the entire system. This document shall not override requirements of the New York City Fuel Gas Code. |
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AC 103.8 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for evaluating metal fire-rated single-wall insulated vent connector assemblies penetrating fire-rated walls of mechanical rooms (insulated vent connector pass-through assemblies) pursuant to section AC 28-103.8. |
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BC 1609.1 |
This document clarifies action plan and bracing during masonry construction. |
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NYCECC 101.2.3 |
This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, 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 NYCECC Chapter R5 and Chapter C5. |
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NYCECC 101.2.3 |
This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, 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 Chapters R5 and C5. |
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NYCECC 101.2.3 |
This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, 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 Chapters R5 and C5. |
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Operational/ Rescinds: OPPNs 3/87, 7/87, 21/87, 4/88, 2/89, 3/89, 9/89, 19/90, 25/90, 13/91, 15/91, 17/91, 18/91, 25/92, 27/92, 7/95, 2/97, 2/98, 4/99, 8/99, 4/02, and 1/05 |
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This bulletin rescinds 22 Operational Policy and Procedure Notices (OPPNs) that are no longer applicable under any Code. |
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BC 403.4.7.2 |
This document clarifies the requirements for an elevator, ambulance stretcher accommodation, and standby power for such an elevator under the 2014 Building Code. |
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LL 5/73 |
This document clarifies requirements for standpipe and sprinkler systems in existing buildings undergoing alterations, including compartmentation requirements and FDNY notifications. |
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AC 28-113 |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for evaluating Group C (200 ksi tensile strength) high strength structural bolts (referred to as Group C high strength bolts) conforming to ASTM F3043 or F3111 as an alternative material in the NYC Construction Codes. |
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BC 909.12.1 |
This document clarifies the protection requirements for enclosing wiring used in smoke control systems. |
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AC 28-101.4.3 |
To allow alternative system to replace existing approved Standpipe Fireline Telephone and Signaling System (SFTSS) installed in prior code buildings. |
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Operational/ Rescinds: OPPNs 06/87, 11/87, 18/87, 18/88, 22/88, 05/89, 06/89, 10/89, 11/89, 12/89, 14/89, 15/89, 01/90, 10/90, 18/90, 11/91, 04/92, 24/92, 07/93, 14/93, 05/94, and 05/00 |
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This bulletin rescinds 22 Operational Policy and Procedure Notices (OPPNs) that are no longer applicable under any code. |
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AC 28-104.7.11 |
This document establishes the minimum criteria for a fire engineering analysis with respect to section BC 705.12. |
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BC 1901 |
This Bulletin establishes criteria for acceptance of the fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix strengthening system (FRCM) used for structural repair and strengthening of concrete and masonry elements as an alternative material in the NYC Construction Codes. |
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Operational/ Rescinds: OPPNs 29/88, 07/89, 12/90, 17/93, 03/95, 11/95, 09/96, 01/98, 08/98 and 06/99 |
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This bulletin rescinds 10 Operational Policy and Procedure Notices (OPPNs) that are no longer applicable under any code. |
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AC 28-102.4.1 |
This bulletin clarifies the reporting and extension application process to comply with the sprinkler requirements under Local Law 26 of 2004. |
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