Limited Alteration Applications (LAA)

The Limited Alteration Application (LAA) is used for plumbing work, fire suppression piping replacement and repairs, and oil burner installations that do not include construction work. Generally, with the exception of some new installations, LAAs are restricted to repair and/or replacement work for existing appliances and piping systems that do not require a Professional Engineer (PE) or a Registered Architect (RA).

The following Skilled Trades may submit an LAA filing in DOB NOW: Build:

• Licensed Master Plumbers

• Licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors

• Licensed Oil Burner Installers.

Licensed Master Plumbers and Fire Suppression Contractors can use the reference guidelines below for filing an LAA1 Form.

New Installation Guidelines

• Water Plumbing

• Gas Plumbing

• Fire Suppression

Replacement Installation Guidelines

• Water Plumbing

• Gas Plumbing

• Fire Suppression

On occasions when a licensee cannot file a LAA, but has to respond to an emergency or hazardous condition, the Contractor may file an Emergency Work Notification (EWN) in DOB NOW: Build. When emergency work is necessary, Licensed Master Plumbers, Licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors, and Licensed Oil Burner Installers may file an EWN and perform the work prior to filing a Limited Alteration Application.

Related Information

• 1 RCNY 101-02 Chapter 100: Domestic Gas Dryers/Direct Vent

• Local Law 60 of 2009: Cutting Capping of Sprinklers and Standpipes

• DEP Notice for Conversion Deadline for #6 Oil

Helpful Links

• LAA Filing Guide

• LAA Emergency Work Notification

• Limited Plumbing Alterations

• Limited Oil-Burning Alterations

• Limited Sprinkler & Standpipe Alterations

• LAA Fees and Penalties Chart for 1, 2, 3 Family

• LAA Fees and Penalties Chart for all Other

• LAA Fee Charts

• DOB NOW: Build LAA Resources