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Permits & Plan Exam

After Hour Variances

Obtain CO

Required Items

Using DOB NOW

Using eFiling

Using BIS

Inspections & Violations

Industry Code of Conduct


Determination Requests

Applicants may request Department determinations of the Zoning Resolution and Construction Codes (2014 Construction Code, 1968 Building Code, and Multiple Dwelling Law). Determination Requests may be submitted to the Department for:

A possible future objection for an application not yet filed

Appeal of an affirmation of objection after second plan review

Construction Codes Determination (CCD1) requests and Zoning Resolution Determination (ZRD1) requests submitted to the Department for review are subject to the following fees per §28-112.2 of the NYC Administrative Code, and the Rules of the Department 1 RCNY 101-03.

CCD1 or ZRD1 request for Determination - $1,000

Pre-Determination (pre-filed job) Request

Request for variation of a Code or Zoning requirement or MDL section 277.16

Appeal of an affirmation of an objection after a second plan examination review

Appeal of CCD1 or ZRD1 Determination - $2,500

EXEMPTIONS: Properties that are exempt from fees per §28-112.1 and 1 RCNY 101-03.

Electrical Special Permission requests are submitted using the CCD1 process. See 1 RCNY 4000-01 for more information.

CCD1 request for Electrical Code Variance - $350 paid where objection was issued

Appeal of CCD1 Electrical Code Variations - $350 paid where objection was issued

Requests for Determinations & Appeals

To submit a request for a Pre-Determination, Determination or Appeal, log into DOB NOW and select +Determinations. The fees for these requests are paid in DOB NOW.

Requests for Second Review of Plan Examination Objection

To request a second review of an objection issued by a plan examiner on a DOB NOW job, go to the job filing and select Second Review of Objection under Select Action. For BIS jobs, select +Requests and Second Review of Objection and enter the BIS job number.

A second review of plan examination objection needs to be upheld before an applicant is allowed to submit a Determination request to escalate the affirmation of an objection.

Review of Determinations

The Determination Request will be reviewed by the appropriate borough office. The request will either be accepted, denied, or require the applicant to meet with the Department for further review.

When the borough office denies a Determination Request, the applicant may submit an appeal to the Department’s Technical Affairs Unit (requires payment of $2,500 appeal fees).

When the Department denies an appeal, applicants may make any subsequent appeals to the Board of Standards and Appeals.

Presentations

DOB NOW: Determination and Appeals Presentation

Step-By-Step Guides

How to File a Pre-Determination Request

How to File a Job Level Determination

How to File a Second Review of Objection

How to File an Objection Level Determination and Appeal

How to Request a Board of Standards and Appeals Review

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