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2014 Buildings Bulletins

Issuance
Date

Type/
Bulletin #

Relevant Code Sections

Purpose

January 9, 2014

Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-001

ZR 12-10 (definition of “Zoning Lot”)
ZR 12-10 (definition of “Street”)
ZR 12-10 (definition of “Street Line”)
GCL 35
GCL 36

To clarify when privately owned mapped streets can be used for zoning purposes.

January 10, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-002

Related to: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2015-012

AC 28-113
PC 1101.10
Table PC 1102.4

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.

January 27, 2014

Operational/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-003

AC 28-113
AC 28-408
AC 28-410
EC 27-3014
BC 1704.2.2
1 RCNY 101-06
1 RCNY 101-12
TPPN 6/88
BB 2011-009
NYS Executive Law Art. 18, Sect. 383(c)
Title 19 NYCRR Part 1209

This bulletin clarifies the process for inspecting, monitoring and certifying modular units.

March 6, 2014

Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-004

Prospectively Rescinded by:
Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-023

MC 607.3.2.1
MC 606.2
BC 907.11

This document clarifies when a redundant smoke detector required by section MC 607.3.2.1, Item 1, may be omitted.

March 18, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-005

Prospectively Rescinded by:
Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-023

AC 28-113
BC 907
BC Q106

This document establishes acceptance criteria for a video image smoke detection system as an alternative system to the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.

April 9, 2014

Operational/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-006

Superseded by: Operational/Buildings Bulletins 2014-015

AC 28-101.4
BC 403.5.2
BC 3310
LL 141/2013

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).

June 11, 2014

Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-007

Superseded by: Technical/Buildings Bulletins 2018-006

LL 112/2013
AC 28-312.4
AC 312.5
BC 907.2
AC 27-978
AC 27-979
AC 27-980
AC 27-981

This document clarifies the requirements for smoke alarms under Local Law 112 of 2013.

July 1, 2014

Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-008

Superseded by: Technical/Buildings Bulletins 2014-016

BC 1713.1 (2008 Code)
BC 1714.1 (2014 Code)
RS 10-8
BC 3502

This document identifies which reference standards and test methods are acceptable for the determination of allowable tension stresses in wood parallel to the grain.

July 25, 2014

Operational/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-009

Superseded by: Operational/Buildings Bulletins 2014-017

AC 28-116
BC Chapter 17
1 RCNY 101-06
LL 141/2013
LL 41/2012
BC 1704.12
BC 1704.18
BC 1704.20.5
BC 1704.32

This bulletin clarifies when to apply special inspection requirements of the 2008 and the 2014 Construction Codes.

August 28, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-010

Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2012-010 and 2013-008

Rescinded by:
OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2022-016

Superseded by:
2022 Construction Code

AC 28-113.2.1
AC 28-113.2.2
1 RCNY 101-06
MC 1301
MC 1302.3
MC 1305.9
BC 707 (708)*
BC 1704.13 (1704.14)*
BC 1704.16 (1704.17)*
*parenthesis denotes corresponding section of 2014 NYC Construction Codes

This document establishes acceptance criteria for flexible fuel-oil piping systems as alternative materials to the NYC Construction Codes.

August 28, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-011

AC 113.2.3
FGC 101.2.2
FGC 101.2.3
FGC 106.5
FGC 107.1
FGC 411
MC 926 (928)*
*parenthesis denotes corresponding section of 2014 NYC Construction Codes.

This document establishes acceptance criteria for direct-fired outdoor non-recirculating construction heaters as alternative equipment in the NYC Construction Codes.

September 2, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-012

Superseded by: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-018

BC 1912
BC 1704.32

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.

September 2, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-013

Superseded by: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-019

BC 1704.32
BC 1912.1.1

This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for post-installed screw anchors installed in hardened concrete as an alternative material in the NYC Construction Codes.

September 2, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-014

Superseded by: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-020

BC 1704.1.2
BC 1704.3
BC 1704.8
BC 1801.3
BC 1812.1
BC 1812.2
BC 1812.11
BC 1812.12
1 RCNY 101-06

This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for the use of helical pile foundation systems in accordance with the New York City Construction Codes.

September 30, 2014

Operational/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-015

Supersedes: Operational/Buildings Bulletins 2014-006

AC 28-101.4
BC 403.5.2
BC 3310
LL 141/2013

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).

September 30, 2014

Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-016

Supersedes: Technical/Buildings Bulletins 2014-008

BC 1713.1 (2008 Code)
BC 1714.1 (2014 Code)
RS 10-8
BC 3502

This document identifies which reference standards and test methods are acceptable for the determination of allowable tension stresses in wood parallel to the grain.

September 30, 2014

Operational/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-017

Supersedes: Operational/Buildings Bulletins 2014-009

AC 28-116
BC Chapter 17
1 RCNY 101-06
LL 141/2013
LL 41/2012
BC 1704.12
BC 1704.18
BC 1704.20.5
BC 1704.32

This bulletin clarifies when to apply special inspection requirements of the 2008 and the 2014 Construction Codes.

September 30, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-018

Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-012

BC 1912
BC 1704.32

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.

September 30, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-019

Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-013

BC 1704.32
BC 1912.1.1

This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for post-installed screw anchors installed in hardened concrete as an alternative material in the NYC Construction Codes.

September 30, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-020

Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletins 2014-014

BC 1704.1.2
BC 1704.3
BC 1704.8
BC 1801.3
BC 1812.1
BC 1812.2
BC 1812.11
BC 1812.12
1 RCNY 101-06

This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria for the use of helical pile foundation systems in accordance with the New York City Construction Codes.

October 3, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-021

AC 28-113
PC Table 303.4
PC 606.5.4
BC Q105

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.

November 20, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-022

AC 28-113
BC 1404.1
BC 1403
BC 1405
BC 1704.10

This document establishes acceptance criteria for porcelain tile ventilated façade systems as an alternative material in accordance with the NYC Construction Codes.

December 3, 2014

Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-023

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
TPPNs 7/88, 8/88, 9/88, 3/92, 9/92, 3/98, 9/98, 2/99, 3/00, 4/00, 1/02, 3/03, 1/05, 1/07

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.

December 3, 2014

Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-024

Rescinds: Buildings Bulletins 2009-009, 2009-030, 2010-001
TPPNs 19/88, 23/88, 1/91, 1/95, 2/98, 1/99, 6/99, 7/99, 11/99, 1/04
Directive 7 of 1974
Memorandum on enclosed balconies (June 17, 1976)
Memorandum on sprinkler/standpipe easements (July 10, 1980)

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.

December 3, 2014

Technical/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-025

Rescinded by: Buildings Bulletin 2016-013

NYS GCL 36 (2)
BC 202
BC 502.1
ZR 12-10 (definition of “street”)
FC 501.4.3

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.

December 5, 2014

Operational/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-026

Supersedes: Operations Policy and Procedure Notices 1/03 and 2/05

ZR 11-15
ZR Appendix C

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.

December 5, 2014

Operational/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-027

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.

December 29, 2014

OTCR/
Buildings Bulletin
2014-028

Related to:
Buildings Bulletin
2012-001

AC 28-113.2.3
BC 3001.9
1 RCNY 101-07

This bulletin clarifies requirements for acceptable equipment in accordance with section BC 3001.9.