DOB NOW Training Sessions - Buildings

Buildings


Design ProfessionalsConstruction ProfessionalsLicensingbuilding UP

Permits & Plan Exam
After Hour Variances
Obtain CO
Required Items
Using DOB NOW
Using eFiling
Using BIS
Inspections & Violations
Industry Code of Conduct

Permits & Plan Exam

After Hour Variances

Obtain CO

Required Items

Using DOB NOW

Using eFiling

Using BIS

Inspections & Violations

Industry Code of Conduct


DOB NOW Training

The Department of Buildings offers free training sessions to learn more about DOB NOW. All trainings are open to everyone but are tailored to different groups. Read the following details:

NOTE: Please bookmark and check this page often for updates and additional training sessions.

NYC.ID for DOB NOW

On June 3, 2024, DOB NOW integrated with NYC.ID, requiring all returning and new users to have an NYC.ID account to login to DOB NOW. Visit nyc.gov/dobnowtips for step-by-step guides, FAQs, training videos, and a complete schedule of in-person and online support sessions.

DOB NOW/BIS Q&A Sessions

Registration for these events has moved to our Upcoming Events page. Please visit and bookmark this page for future events.

DOB NOW: Licensing Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) Trainings

Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all new Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) license applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests and changes to information will be submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing. For more information, please view the Service Notice. DOB is conducting free web-based training sessions to explain how to use this new functionality in DOB NOW: Licensing. Sign-up to reserve your spot.

Date and Time

Topic

Materials

Monday, October 7, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

All HMO licenses, including the new limited licenses:

Class A

Class B

Class C (formerly C-1)

Limited License Boom Trucks (formerly C-2)

Limited License Sign Hanging Cranes (formerly C-3)

NEW Limited License Articulating Boom Cranes

NEW Limited License Mini Cranes

NEW Limited License Telehandlers

DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Hoisting Machine Operator)

DOB NOW: Licensing HMO Webinar

DOB NOW: Licensing Lift Director Trainings

Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, applications for the lift director license type will be submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing. For more information please view our Service Notice. DOB is conducting free web-based training sessions to explain how to use this new functionality in DOB NOW: LICENSING. Sign up below to reserve your spot.

Date and Time

Topic

Materials

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Lift Director license application process

DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Lift Director)

DOB NOW Licensing – Lift Director Training Webinar

DOB NOW: Licensing Site Safety Professionals Trainings

Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all new Site Safety Professional license applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests and changes to information will be submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing. For more information please view our Service Notice. DOB is conducting free web-based training sessions to explain how to use this new functionality in DOB NOW: LICENSING. Sign up below to reserve your spot.

Date and Time

Topic

Materials

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Monday, November 4, 2024 – 10am to 12pm

Site Safety Professional license types:

Site Safety Manager (SSM)

Site Safety Coordinator (SSC)

Construction Superintendent

DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Site Safety Coordinator/Manager and Construction Superintendent)

DOB NOW Licensing – Site Safety Professionals Training Webinar

2022 Construction Codes Updates in DOB NOW

DOB NOW 2022 Construction Codes Updates – This presentation highlights of changes that were implemented in DOB NOW on November 7, 2022 due to the 2022 Construction Codes.

Training Type

Topics

Materials

An Overview of DOB NOW for Concrete Professionals

An overview of the application process in DOB NOW. Topics include permits, Technical Reports (TR1, TR2, TR3), Sign Off/Letter of Completion, Supersede and Withdrawal Requests, search tools, and licensing applications.

DOB NOW for Concrete Professionals presentation

DOB NOW for Concrete Professionals webinar

DOB NOW 101 for Design Professionals

A review of the DOB NOW Application User Guide including job filing terminology, navigating applications in the DOB NOW system, application requirements and completing a project.

DOB NOW Application User Guide

DOB NOW 101 webinar

An Overview of DOB NOW for General Contractors

An overview of the application process in DOB NOW. Topics include permits, Tenant Protection Plans, Site Safety Plans, search tools, and licensing applications.

DOB NOW for General Contractors Presentation

An Overview of DOB NOW for Owners and Managers

An overview of the application process in DOB NOW. Topics include Tenant Protection Plans, search tools, inspections, certificates of correction, compliance filings and violation payments.

DOB NOW for Owners and Managers presentation

DOB NOW for Owners and Managers Webinar

DOB NOW: BIS Options – License Insurance Updates

Insurance Update functionality for following license types:

Contractor

Electrician

Master FS Piping Contractor

Master Plumber

Oil Burning Equipment Installer

Rigger

Sign Hanger

Tower Crane Rigger

Quick Reference Guide – BIS Options License Insurance Updates

License Insurance Updates and Renewal Applications FAQs

Licensing Insurance Updates Webinar

Recent Trainings

Training Type

Topics

Materials

DOB NOW: Safety – Parking Structures

Parking Structures (PIPS) Compliance Reports

How to submit an initial observation report in DOB NOW: Safety

DOB NOW: Safety – Parking Structures Industry Training Presentation

DOB NOW: Safety – Parking Structure Industry Training Webinar

DOB NOW: Safety Parking Structures Initial Observation Reports Webinar

DOB NOW: Safety Parking Structures Resources Page

FAQ: Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS)

Parking Structures: Initial Observation Reports Guide

EESE/ Green Roof/ Solar

Electric Energy Storage Equipment

Solar

Green Roof

DOB NOW: Build EESE/ Green Roof/ Solar Training Presentation

DOB NOW: Build EESE/Green Roof/Solar Webinar

Suspended Scaffold

Suspended Scaffold (SC)

Industrial Rope Access (IRA)

Notifications of Installation and Removal

DOB NOW: Build Suspended Scaffold Training Presentation

DOB NOW: Build Suspended Scaffold Webinar

Design Professionals & Filing Representatives

General Construction (GC)

Foundation (FO)

Earthwork (EA)

Support of Excavation (SE)

Protection & Mechanical Methods (PMM)

New features (improved search, exporting jobs, etc.)

DOB NOW: Build Design Professional Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Design Professional Training Webinar

Contractors & Licensees

Requesting and renewing permits (highlight will be on GC permits but applies to all PW2 work permits)
New contractor requirements (Tenant Protection Plan, etc.)
Contractor Withdrawal
New features (improved search, exporting jobs, etc.)

DOB NOW: Build Contractor Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Contractor Training Webinar

Tenant Protection Plans & Site Safety Plans in DOB NOW

Tenant Protection Plan
Site Safety Plan

DOB NOW: Build TPP and SSP Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Tenant Protection Plan & Site Safety Plan Webinar

Supersede & Withdrawal in DOB NOW

Superseding Design Professional
Withdrawing Design Professional or Contractor

DOB NOW: Build Withdrawal and Supersede Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Supersede & Withdrawal Webinar

Job Types in DOB NOW

New Buildings

Alteration-CO (formerly Alt-1)

Related details (Zoning, Schedule of Occupancy, Fees)

Temporary BIN (TBIN) Requests

DOB NOW: Build Job Types Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Job Types Training Webinar

Occupancy for BIS Jobs

Transitioning BIS Occupancy to DOB NOW

BIN-Level Schedule of Occupancy (BSO)

Job-Level Schedule of Occupancy (JSO, formerly Schedule A)

Certificate of Occupancy Requests

All transactions: Initials, Renewals

All types: Core & Shell, Temporary (TCO), Interim/Partial, Final

DOB NOW: Build Occupancy for BIS Jobs Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Occupancy for BIS Jobs Training Webinar

Additional Trainings:
Completing Schedule of Occupancy for BIS Jobs Training Presentation
Completing Schedule of Occupancy for BIS Jobs Training Webinar

Local Law 97 of 2019 – Adjustment Requests

Local Law 97/2019

Excessive emissions due to a special circumstance

Not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare facilities

Local Law 97 of 2019 Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW Local Law 97 of 2019 Training Webinar

Energy

Energy submissions in compliance with the New York City Energy Conversation Code (NYCECC).

DOB NOW: Build Energy Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Energy Training Webinar

DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Directors & Inspectors

Elevator Co-Directors

Elevator Directors

Elevator Inspectors

DOB NOW: Licensing Elevator Director, Co-Director & Inspector Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Licensing Elevator Director, Co-Director & Inspector Webinar

DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Technicians & Helpers

Elevator Helpers

Elevator Restricted Technicians

Elevator Technicians

DOB NOW: Licensing Elevator Helpers & Technicians Training Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Licensing Elevator Helpers & Technicians Webinar

Major Projects Development Program (MPP)

Suggested Audience

Those involved in projects meeting the following criteria:

New Buildings at least 20 stories or 500,000 construction square feet

Enlargements of at least an additional 20 stories or an additional 100,000 square feet

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Major Projects Development Program Information Session

DOB NOW Zoning Challenges Portal

Building on My Block / Zoning Challenge tool for DOB NOW job filings

DOB NOW Zoning Challenges and Appeals Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW Zoning Challenges and Appeals Training Webinar

Full Demolition

The five types of full demolition which can be submitted:

New Work

Emergency Work Order

Immediate Emergency Declaration

Emergency Declaration

Precept (by court order)

DOB NOW: Build Full Demolition Presentation

View a previous version of this training: DOB NOW: Build Full Demolition Training Webinar

Determinations and Appeals

Construction Codes Determination (CCD1)

Zoning Resolution Determination (ZRD1)

Second review of plan examination objections

DOB NOW: Build Determinations and Appeals Training Presentation

DOB NOW: Build Determinations and Appeals webinar

Prior Trainings

For training materials of already released work types, including step-by-step guides and videos, click on one of the resource links below:

Antenna and Curb Cut filings (FAQs and Resources)

Construction Fence, Sidewalk Shed, Supported Scaffold, and Sign filings (FAQs and Resources)

Electrical filings (FAQs and Resources)

Elevator filings (FAQs and Resources)

Energy filings (FAQs and Resources)

LAA filings (FAQs and Resources)

Parking Structures (Resources)

Place of Assembly and Temporary Place of Assembly filings (FAQs and Resources)

Plumbing, Sprinkler and Standpipe filings (FAQs and Resources)

Mechanical Systems filings – (FAQs and Resources)

Structural filings – (FAQs and Resources)

Boiler Equipment filings – (FAQs and Resources)

Cranes filings - (FAQs and Resources)

Alteration filings (GC, FO, EA, SE and PMM) (FAQs and Resources)

New Buildings, Alteration-CO and Occupancy for BIS Jobs filings (FAQs and Resources)

To submit an inquiry about DOB NOW, visit the DOB NOW Help Form.

Helpful Links

Register for DOB NOW: Build or DOB NOW: Safety

Log-in to DOB NOW: Build or DOB NOW: Safety

Log-in & Register for a DOB NOW: Inspections account