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Project Checklists for Owner:
Temporary Hoists

This section contains a list of questions/tasks to help Owners, who are responsible for hiring professionals to provide compliance with the NYC Construction Codes and other regulations discussed in the Project Guidelines.

The project design team should be hired and assembled by the Owner prior to beginning any construction. As an Owner, if you are unfamiliar with construction regulations, consult a Registered Design Professional or reference the NYC Construction Codes and other regulations referenced in this guide for more information.

Checklists include:

Initial Project Checklist

DO

  • Pre-Project: When required hire a Registered Design Professional, a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.), to ensure your project is Code-compliant.
  • Project Plans: Only a Registered Design Professional (RDP) can submit construction documents, including drawings and other submissions, to the Department for approval.
  • Asbestos Investigation: Have asbestos investigation performed on site to check for Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) that will be removed or disturbed.
  • Project Work: Hire a Licensed/Registered General Contractor to perform the work. When hiring a professional, have a written contract that includes the Contractor’s company name, address and license number(s).
  • Obtain Approvals and Permits from Other Agencies: Hoists may require prior approval and permit from the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other entities such as MTA, utilities (Con Edison) etc., based upon location, listed property, or encroachment in the public right of way. Ensure you have obtained the necessary approvals/permits prior to submitting the project application to the Department and before starting any work.
  • DOB: NOW Requirement: Owner must provide their email address to the Department to obtain correspondence, inspections and final sign-off of the project.
  • Work Completion: Contractor must properly notify the Department prior to removal of the hoist to close the project application. A temporary hoist must be removed once the project work on the associated structure is complete.

DON’T

  • Work Without a Permit: Do not begin work without a DOB permit. Property Owners and the people performing work without a permit may face violations with penalties, court appearances, and civil or criminal penalties.

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Prior to Application Approval Checklist

  • Hire a Registered Design Professional (RDP), P.E. or R.A., to consult and finalize scope of work.
  • Provide and consent to project submission requirements, and authorize the RDP, who is the Applicant of Record, to submit project plans (construction documents) for approval by the Department.
  • Other City agency license/approval – Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Department of City Planning (DCP), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) might be required prior to Department approval.
  • Project approval is required prior to beginning work.

*Note: The Owner of the building/property is ultimately responsible for the project, and their signature/consent is required for submission of the project application by their Design Professional, and Department approval. The Owner may attend plan examination appointments only if accompanied by the Applicant of Record or the Filing Representative.*

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Pre-Permit & On-going Project Work Checklist

Pre-Permit

  • Licensed Contractor: Hire NYC Licensed/Registered Contractor to obtain work permit(s) in order to begin work.
  • Special Inspections: If the scope of work requires, hire the required Special Inspection Agency (SIA) for performing Special/Progress Inspections.
  • Notify the Department: Prior to permit, provide the name(s) of the SIA(s) contracted to do the Special Inspections, using an online submission.

On-going

  • Site Safety: Property Owners must maintain their properties in a safe condition during the course of work.

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Project Completion Close-out Checklist

  • Special Inspections: If the scope of work requires, the Special Inspection Agency hired must complete and submit results online to the Department.
  • Department Inspections: Make sure the Contractor has completed all Department of Buildings inspections and has obtained sign-off of the completed work.
  • Final Inspection and Sign-off: Confirm the Contractor has requested and passed a final sign-off inspection required by the Department.

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