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Directives & Memoranda

Index for Selected Directives, Memoranda, Policy & Procedure Notices and Interpretations through 1996.

DISCLAIMER: This is an Index for selected documents issued through 1996. For documents issued after 1996, check our other Reference Materials (located in our Codes). You should check with the Department to ensure compliance with all rulings and interpretations.

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ACCESSORY USE (See "Zoning")

Automobile Service Station, Accessory Use to, Denial of appeal to BSA
Memo 8-12-88 * R

Accessory Day Care Center and Day Nurseries.
PPN 11-16-93 *

ACCESSORY FACILITIES

Accessory bathrooms and kitchen facilities in connection with commercial uses
Memo 2-18-82 * S

Accessory bathrooms and kitchen facilities in connection with commercial uses (memo 2-18-82)
Memo 6-22-88 R

ADMINISTRATION

Home improvement contractor's license, LL 21/68
Memo 9-30-68 *

After hour variance procedures
Memo 12-10-1987 *

Scheduled construction inspections
PPN 7-23-1990 *

Implementation of Local Law #6/93 a.k.a. "the Padlock Law"
PPN 3-10-93 *

Use Letters in the absence of a C of O
TPPN 2/93 R

Quality Housing Data Sheet
PPN 9-21-1993

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE - [TITLE C - PART I (CHAPTER 26)] TITLE 26 (SUBCHAPTER 3)

Section [C26-32.0] 26-212 (See "Fees")
Memo 4-8-76 R

Section [C26-32.0] 26-212 (Fees) Refund Payment Procedure
Memo 12-28-1977 * R

Section [C26-32.0] 26-212 (Fees) Refund Payment Procedure
Memo 2-16-1978 R

Section [C26-34.0] 26-214
Directive 20 of 1969 R

Section [C26-34.0] 26-214
Memo 9-19-69 R

Section [C26-34.0] 26-214
Memo 10-26-70 R

Section [C26-80.0] thru [84.0] 26-235 thru 243
Memo 5-29-78 * R

Section [C26-80.0] 26-235 Dismissal of Unsafe Building Orders
Memo 12-14-1978 * R

Section [C26-85.5] 26-246
Memo 10-7-77 * R

Section [C26-85.5(d)] 26-246(d)
Memo 10-7-77 * R

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE [TITLE C - PART II (CHAPTER 26)] TITLE 27 (CHAPTER 1)

[Article 3] & [Article 5] Subchapter 3 & Subchapter 5
Memo 4-7-70

Section [C26-100.5] 27-105 Applicability of 1968 Code to Construction
Directive 10 of 1972 * R

Section [C26-103.0] 27-114 Applicability of 1968 Code to Construction
Directive 10 of 1972 * R

Section [C26-104.2] 27-125 Applicability of 1968 Code to Construction
Memo 2-3-75 * R

Section [C26-104.2] 27-125 Blocking Cellar Windows - Ordinary Repairs
Memo 10-28-76

Section [C26-104.2] 27-125 Celotex Ceilings, etc.
Memo 2-23-77 R

Section [C26-106.0] Art. 7
Memo 12-27-68 R

Section [C26-106.1] 27-130
Directive 1 of 1970 * A R

Section [C26-106.2] 27-131
Directive 1 of 1970 * A R

Section [C26-106.2(d) 27-131(d) Swimming Pools
Memo 2-15-78

Section [C26-106.3] 27-132 Controlled Inspection
Directive 9 of 1969 * R

Section [C26-106.3] 27-132
Memo 12-12-69 * A

Section [C26-106.3] 27-132
Directive 1 of 1970 * A R

Section [C26-106.3] 27-132 Soil Inspections
Directive 15 of 1971 * R

Section [C26-106.3] 27-132 Controlled Inspection Guidelines
Directive 7 of 1973 *

Section [C26-106.3(a)] 27-132(a) Controlled Inspection
Memo 1-7-80 R

Section [C26-106.3] 27-132 Controlled Inspection of Certain Alterations
Memo 7-14-80

Section [C26-106.4] 27-133
Directive 1 of 1970 * A R

Section [C26-107.0] Subchapter 1, Art. 8
Memo 12-27-68

Section [C26-107.3] 27-136
Directive 9 of 1969 *

Section [C26-108.2] 27-139
Memo 8-29-69 R

Section [C26-108.3] 27-140 Building Notice Applications - Filing by owner and contractor
Directive 7 of 1975 *

Section [C26-108.3] 27-140
Memo 5-5-78 R

Section [C26-108.5] 27-142
Memo 10-5-70 R

Section [C26-108.5] 27-142
Memo 9-24-73 * R

Section [C26-108.5] 27-142
Memo 8-6-70 * R

Section [C26-108.6] 27-143 Plan examination and Building Laws Interpretations
Directive 2 of 1975 *

Section [C26-108.7] 27-144
Memo 1-19-72 * R

Section [C26-110(a)(1)] 27-157(a)(1) Surveys
Directive 12 of 1971 *

Section [C26-112.0] Subchapter 1, Art. 13 Foundation Permits
Memo 8-27-69 * R

Section [C26-112.3] 27-169
Directive 44 of 1970 *

Section [C26-112.3] 27-169 Five-Day Notice to Owners of Adjoining Property before Foundation or Earthwork
Memo 10-19-83 * R

Section [C26-113.2] 27-168
Memo 3-16-70

Section [C26-113.2] 27-168
Memo 8-6-70 *

Section [C26-113.2] 27-168
Memo 10-5-70

Section [C26-113.2] 27-168
Memo 9-24-73 *

Section [C26-113.3] 27-169 Five-Day Notice to Owners of Adjoining Property before Demolition
Memo 10-19-83

Section [C26-114.5] 27-176 Gas Cards & Tests of Gas Piping
Memo 9-1-83 *

Section [C26-117.0] Subchapter 1, Art. 18 Equipment Use Permits
Directive 16 of 1971 * R

Section [C26-118.1] 27-191
Memo 1-19-72 * R

Section [C26-118.7] 27-197
Directive 3 of 1972 * R

Section [C26-120.5] 27-209
Directive 15 of 1971 *

Section [C26-121.5] 27-217 Change of Use
Memo 2-21-78

Section [C26-121.7] 27-219 Surveys
Directive 12 of 1971 *

Section [C26-123.1] 27-227
Directive 3 of 1972 * R

Section [C26-201.0 of 1938 Code] 27-232 Mezzanine, Duplex and Split-level apartments
Memo 3-19-74 * S

Section [C26-201.0 of 1938 Code] 27-232 Mezzanine, Duplex and Split-level apartments
Memo 8-2-77 *

Section [C26-201.0(b) of 1938 Code]
Memo 10-8-68 * R

Section [C26-272.0 of 1938 Code] Exit signs
Memo 10-24-68 R

Section [C26-279.0 of 1938 Code] Occupancy Group of Cellar and Basement Storage
Memo 10-24-68 R

Buildings ofJ-2 and J-3Classification

Section [C26-301.6] 27-242
Memo 6-24-71

Section [C26-406.2] 27-306
Directive 25 of 1970 R

Section [C26-408.1 (a)(4) 27-313(a)(4) Marquees
Memo 6-1-81 R

Section [C26-408.2] 27-314 Sidewalk Vaults
Directive 3 of 1973 * R

Section [C26-409.2] 27-317 Multi-family Residential Structures within "Special Flood Hazard Areas"
Memo 1-16-76 * R

Section [C26-502.6] 27-328 Fire Retardant Treated Wood
Directive 20 of 1971

Section [C26-504.7] 27-345 Fire Stopping
Memo 5-26-81

Section [C26-504.10] 27-348
Directive 2 of 1970 R

Section [C26-504.13] 27-351 Finish Flooring in Buildings or Spaces of Construction Class 1
Memo 1-11-72

Section [C26-504.13] 27-351
Directive 2 of 1970

Section [C26-563.0 of 1938 Code]
Directive 23 of 1959 R

Section [C26-603.1] 27-365 Egress - Door Hardware
Memo 8-2-77 *

Section [C26-603.2] 27-366
Memo 3-19-74 *

Section [C26-603.2] 27-366
Memo 8-2-77 *

Section [C26-604.4(j)] 27-371(j)
Memo 1-24-72

Section [C26-604.8] 27-375(g) Required Width of Stair Landings and Swing of Stair Doors
Memo 1-26-73

Section [C26-604.8(i)(1)g] 27-375(i)(1)g Stair Enclosures in Multiple Dwellings
Memo 11-18-76 R

Section [C26-604.9] 27-376 Construction and Location of Exterior Steps - One or Two Family Dwellings
Directive 26 of 1970

Section [C26-605.1] 27-381 Emergency Lighting Compliance Procedures
TPPN 3/87 R

Section [C26-605.2] 27-382 Emergency Lighting Compliance Procedures
TPPN 3/87 R

Section [C26-606.1] (correction) 27-383
Memo 4-3-73

Section [C26-607.2] 27-389 Designation of Required Means of Egress
Memo 2-21-78 R

Section 27-493(b) Safety Precautions for Swimming Pools, Clarification of
Memo 4-11-91

Section [C26-717.1] 27-509 Special Planning Community Preservation Districts
Memo 12-2-74 R

Section [C26-906.2] 27-579
Memo 2-23-72 * R

Section [C26-1101.0] Subchapter 11, Art. 2
Directive 34 of 1970 R

Section [C26-1103.2} 27-676 Soil Inspections
Directive 15 of 1971 *

Section [C26-1103.2] 27-676
Directive 1 of 1973 *

Section [C26-1112.5] 27-723 Soil Inspections
Directive 15 of 1971 *

Section [C26-1202.2] 27-733
Memo 8-25-80 R

Section [C26-1205.5] 27-749 Mezzanine, Duplex and Split-level apartments
Memo 3-19-74 *

Section [C26-1205.5] 27-749 Mezzanine, Duplex and Split-level apartments
Memo 8-2-77 *

Section [C26-1206.3] 27-754 Fresh Air Requirements
Letter 2-26-73 * R

Section [C26-1225.0 of 1938 Code]
Memo 3-29-71 * R

Section [C26-1355.0 of 1938 Code]
Memo 6-1-71 *R

Section 27-777.01(a)(2) Smoke Control - Corridors of Hospitals
Memo 12-10-87

Section 27-777.02 Ventilation of Existing J-1 Buildings
Memo 12-10-87

Section [C26-1600.9] 27-904 Gas Cards & Tests of Gas Piping
Memo 9-1-83 *

Section [C26-1606.3(b)] 27-921(b)
Memo 11-29-77

Section [C26-1606.4(d)] 27-922(d) Gas Cards & Tests of Gas Piping
Memo 9-1-83 *

Section [C26-1700.1] 27-923 Fire Protection Systems - Building Code Interpretations
Memo 12-1-81 * R

Section [C26-1701.2(a)] 27-931 Fire Protection Systems - Building Code Interpretations
Memo 12-1-81 * R

Section [C26-1702.16(b)(1)] 27-947(b)(1) Fire Protection Systems - Building Code Interpretations
Memo 12-1-81 * R

Section [C26-1702.16(b)(2)] 27-947(b)(1) " " " "
Memo 12-1-81 * R

Section [C26-1703.8(a)] 27-961(a) " " " "
Memo 12-1-81 * R

Section [C26-1703.9(e)] 27-962(e) " " " "
Memo 12-1-81 * R

Section [C26-1704.5(f)(9(d] 27-972(f)(9)d
Directive 10 of 1975

Section [C26-1704.5(g)(8)d] 27-972(g)(8)d
Directive 10 of 1975

Section [C26-1704.5(h)] 27-972(h)
Directive 11 of 1975

Section 27-972(j)(2) Existing Low Rise Hotels
Letter 11-6-87 R

Section [C26-1704.8(b)(7)] 27-975(b)(7)
Directive 10 of 1975

Section [C26-1705] Subchapter 17, Art. 6 Smoke Detecting Devices
Memo 12-23-81 R

Section [C26-1800.8] 27-989
Directive 14 of 1969 * R

Section [C26-1802.0] Subchapter 18, Art. 3
Directive 10 of 1970 * R

Section [C26-1900] Subchapter 19, Art. 1
Memo 1-7-76 R

Section [C26-1902.1] 27-1026 Walls Adjacent to Demolition Sites
Directive 1 of 1979 * R

Excavations

Section [C26-1905.2] 27-1037 Walls Adjacent to Demolition Sites
Directive 1 of 1979 *

Section [C26-1905.4] 27-1039 Use of Mechanical Means for Demolition
Directive 10 of 1973 *

Section [C26-1909.3] 27-1056
Directive 19 of 1969 * R

Section [C26-1909.4] 27-1057
Directive 19 of 1969 * R

ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS

Zoning Compliance
OPPN 1/95 (Rev. 1-3-95) *

Applications and Complaint Procedure
OPPN 7/96 *

Places of Worship/Churches
OPPN 7/96 *

Measuring the 500' Distance Requirement
OPPN 8/96 *

Filing Process
OPPN 17/95 *

ADULT USES (SEE "ZONING")

AGENCIES (See "INSPECTION AGENCIES, PRIVATE")

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL (Also See "FIREPROOFING")

Memo 12-15-70 * R

Memo 10-8-71 R

Memo 10-28-71 R

Fuel Burning Equipment
Memo 11-15-73 R

AIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURES

Fees, Temporary C of O
Memo 12-17-74 R

AMENDMENTS TO APPLICATIONS (SEE "PLAN EXAMINATION")

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (SEE "PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH")

Minor Alterations

Americans with Disabilities Act
PPN 5-17-93 *

AMMUNITION

Storage
Memo 10-18-74 * R

AMUSEMENT ARCADES (SEE "ZONING")

AMUSEMENT MACHINES

Accessory Coin or Token Operated
PPN 5-22-96 *

AMUSEMENT RIDES (SEE "ELEVATORS")

APPLICATIONS

Extensions of Approval
Directive 17 of 1971 *

Bulk Filing of Plumbing Repair Approval Applications
Memo 10-6-89 *

Custody of Application Folders for which Building Permits have not been Issued
PPN 12-4-90 *

Plumbing Repair Applications
Memo 10-9-91 *

Mail-in/Drop-off Procedure for Alteration Filings for 1, 2, and 3 Family Houses
Memo 6-18-93 R

APPEALS (Also See "RECONSIDERATION")

To Bd. Stds. & Appeals and City Planning Commission
Directive 7 of 1970 *

To the Borough Commissioners
Memo 5-2-72 R

Interpretations, Consultations and Reconsiderations
Directive 1 of 1985 * R

ARREST PROCEDURES

Arrest Procedures
OPPN 21/91 * R

ARSON

Arson Strike Force
Memo 8-10-83 R

ART COMMISSION

Demolition Permits
Directive 2 of 1978

Demolition Permits
Directive 2 of 1978 (rev. 11-24-78) *

ASBESTOS

Asbestos Forms
OPPN 1/87 * S

Filing Requirements for Asbestos Related Work
Memo 6-8-87 S

Asbestos Procedure
OPPN 10/87 * S

Asbestos Filing
PPN 1-20-88 S

Asbestos - Forms ACP-5 and ACP-7
Memo 2-16-88

Filing of Asbestos Forms
Memo 3-14-89

Asbestos Fees
Memo 9-13-89

Seal Requirements for ACP-5 Forms
Memo 9-10-90

ACP-5 Photocopying (Asbestos)
OPPN 17/91 R

ASBESTOS SPRAY-ON (See "FIREPROOFING")

ASSAULTS

ATTIC SPACE (SEE "ZONING")

AUTOMOBILE LAUNDRIES (SEE "ZONING")

AUTOMOBILE RENTAL ESTABLISHMENTS (SEE "ZONING")

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION (SEE "ZONING")

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION

Retail Convenience Stores, Accessory to (U.G. 6)
PPN 4-15-94 *