Buildings News - January 30, 2015

Buildings news

January 2015

service notices

forms

bis

codes

The Year in Buildings

With Mayor Bill de Blasio's
appointment of
our new Commissioner, Rick D. Chandler, PE, and the
launch of our 2014 NYC Construction Codes and 2014 NYC
Energy Conservation Code, 2014 was a productive year for the
Department of Buildings. Plus, an overall increase in New
Building and alterations permits in 2014 ― including an 8
percent jump in New Building permits ― forecasts an increase
in construction activity in 2015.

This edition of Buildings News reviews changes in our services and requirements and consolidates the Buildings Bulletins and
service notices we issued in 2014.

We look forward to working with you in 2015 ― and stay safe!

NYC 2014 Construction Codes

Department experts
gave presentations across the City and created learning
materials to help members of the construction industry become proficient in the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.

Code Resources

Code Training Presentations

Highlights of Key Changes

Chapter 33
Comparison ― 2008 + 2014 Codes

PW1 User Guide ― Updated

Code-Required Certification ― Adhesive Anchors

2014 NYC Construction Codes ― Online

Demolitions

Changes in Notice Requirements

Special Inspections for Demolitions

Mechanical Equipment Permits in Demolitions

Required Demolition Document Submittals

Demolition Submittal Document Requirements ― Exemptions

Suspended Scaffolds +
Sidewalk Sheds
Sidewalk Shed Placement

Suspended Scaffold
Installations and Removals

Supervision of Suspended Scaffold Use

Pre-Shift Inspections for Suspended Scaffolds

Suspended Scaffold Installation Inspections

Supervision of Suspended Scaffold Installation + Removal

Rigging

Rigging Supervision

Notifications

Site Safety

Accidents + Incidents

Suspended Scaffolds

Demolitions

Special
Inspections + Special Inspection Agencies (SIA)

Many SIA registrations will be expiring in 2015; please check your
registration date to determine when registration renewal is required.

Registration Overview and
Service Notice

Approved Accrediting Organizations

New Requirements ― Buildings Bulletin 2014-017

Class Registration Structure ― 1 RCNY 101-06(C)(2)(ii)

SIA Audits ― 1 RCNY 101-06 (C)(7)

TR1 Form ― Updated

SIA1 Form ― Updated

SIA1 Registration Cover Letter

2014 NYC Energy Conservation Code

Energy Code
― Overview + Code

How the Effective Date Affects Filings

Energy Code Compliance Reviews

Code Notes

We unveiled Code
Notes, an online tool to help industry members and property owners navigate the permit approval process. These 15, project-specific guides outline the requirements to obtain permits.

Rules

One-Way Emergency Voice Communications + Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code

Insurance + Indemnification

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Electricians, HMOs + Riggers

Special Flood Areas

Retaining Walls

Structurally Compromised Buildings

Course Providers

Energy Auditor Retro-commissioning Agent Registration Fees

Boiler Inspection Amendment

Other Resources

More Buildings Rules

NYC Public Hearings

Submit a Question or Comment

Service Updates

Boilers

Cleaner-Burning Fuel Oil

Inspections Reports

B-SCAN

Job Stickers

Complete Drawings +
Plan Guidelines

Expanded to All Offices

Construction

Raising or Moving a Building

Sprinklers + Standpipes

Cranes + Derricks

Protocol Reminder

Customer Service
Tickets

Central Inspections Transactions

Demolitions

Pre-Demolition Inspections

Inspection + Sign-Off Requests

Electrical Advisory
Board

Review Process

Elevators

Personnel Hoist Filings

Inspection + Test Requirements

Report Deadline Extended

Environmental
Restrictions

BIS Required Items

Fee Exemptions

APPN 1/93 Superseded

Filing
Representatives

Training Course Extension

Licensing

Concrete Safety Managers

Contractors

Electricians

Filing Representatives

Installer

Oil Burner Equipment

Riggers

Rigger/Sign Hanger Foreman

Welders

Online Payments

eChecks + Credit Cards

Site Safety in Winter

Safety Guidelines

Sign up for Weather Advisories

Site Safety Managers
+ Site Safety Coordinators

Notification Requirements

Structurally
Compromised Buildings

Inspections + Reporting

Sustainability:
Energy Efficiency Reports

Filing Deadline

Filing Extension

Filing Deferral

Approved Agents

Notices of Violation

Buildings Bulletins

2014-028: Equipment under BC �3001.9 (related to 2012-001)

2014-027: Fee exemptions; government and non-profit fee exemptions; proof for fee exemptions and deferrals (supersedes APPN 1/93)

2014-026: Applications and C of Os for tax lots subject to environmental requirements of an (E) designation or environmental restrictive declaration (supersedes OPPNs 1/03 and 2/05)

2014-025: Conditions triggering BSA-approval requirement for buildings on unmapped streets

2014-024: Rescinds Bulletins, TPPNs, Directive, and
Memos no longer applicable under any code

2014-023: Rescinds Bulletins and TPPNs not applicable to projects filed under the 2014 Codes

2014-022:
Porcelain tile ventilated fa�ade systems

2014-021: Bolted fiberglass-reinforced plastic panel-type tanks for water storage (bolted FRP panel tanks)

2014-020:
Helical pile foundation systems (supersedes 2014-014)

2014-019: Post-installed screw anchors installed in hardened concrete (supersedes
2014-013)

2014-018:
Post-installed expansion, undercut and adhesive anchors installed in concrete elements (supersedes
2014-012)

2014-017: Special Inspection requirements under the 2008 and 2014 Codes
(supersedes 2014-009)

2014-016: Tension stresses in wood parallel to the grain (supersedes
2014-008)

2014-015: 2008 or 2014 Codes in new buildings, alterations, partial
demolitions and full demolitions, including Chapter 33 (Safeguards
During Construction or Demolition) (supersedes
2014-006)

2014-011: Direct-fired, outdoor, non-re-circulating construction
heaters

2014-010: Flexible fuel-oil piping systems (supersedes
2012-10 and
2013-008)

2014-07: Smoke alarms under LL 112/13

2014-03: Inspecting, monitoring and certifying modular units

2014-02: Corrugated polypropylene piping and fittings for storm sewer pipes (alternative to Code-prescribed polyethylene piping and fittings)

2014-01: Privately owned, mapped streets and zoning

All Buildings Bulletins

Bill de Blasio Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
PE Commissioner

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