Buildings News - February 2016

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February 2016

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Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Chandler Announce Increased Penalties for Construction Safety Lapses & Expanded Enforcement
Sweeps

"We won't tolerate contractors who cut corners and recklessly increase the risks of construction work. We're quadrupling the
penalties for the most frequent safety lapses, sweeping contractors with poor safety records at projects of less than 10
stories - where nearly three quarters of accidents occurred last year - and increasing oversight at these sites," said
Department of Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler. "Our investigations routinely reveal that accidents could have been
prevented if contractors simply followed existing safety rules. We're determined to change the mindset that safety violations."

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2016 Build Safe │ Live Safe is May 4th

Tickets to attend this year's
Build Safe │ Live Safe Conference are available for
purchase. Department experts will discuss industry trends
and safe construction practices. Professional credit will be
available. Tickets are transferable, not refundable.

Get tickets

Crane Safety Technical Working Group Announced

In consultation with industry stakeholders the group will evaluate existing
regulations, propose best practices and recommend new City policies to improve crane safety.

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Weather Advisories

The Department issues weather alerts to construction professionals and the general public
during periods of high winds or inclement weather. To receive weather alerts email
WeatherAdvisory@buildings.nyc.gov.

Licensing Updates

Department Approved Course
List

Site Safety Coordinator Certification Renewal

Elevator Inspection Agency Director and Inspector

Master Electricians & Special Electricians

Master Plumbers & Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor

Site Safety Professional

Contractors

Website Updates

Electrical Firm Accounts - New page added

Site Safety Coordinator Certification Renewal - New page added

PW1 Schedule C - Form updated

Plain Language Guide to Violations - Four languages added

1938 Building Code Digitized

All nineteen articles of the 1938 Code are now accessible as digital documents on our website. A search feature has also been added. Users may perform a keyword search and download each article for future use.

Service Updates

Limited Alteration
Application (LAA)

Intent to Revoke and Revoke Notifications

Plumbing Enforcement

Lifting Advance Notice Failed Spot Check Conditions

Demolition Submittal
Document Requirements

Exemption from Plan Submission

Determination Review
Requests

CCD1 and ZRD1 Forms Updated

eFiling

New Enrollment Process

Tenant Protection Plans

New Stand Alone Form

Inspection Ready

Inspection Report Requirements

Building Pavement Plan Signoffs

Cranes and Derricks
Certifications

Pre-2014 Elevator Application or Elevator Building Notice
PE/RA Record Access

Crane Owner Update

Owner PW1 Email Updates

PIN Linking Instructions

New Crane Rule

CD1 Form Revised

Solar Photovoltaic Panel Projects

Professional Certification

Scaffold Safety

New E-mail Account

Customer Service Enhancements

Q-Matic System

Standpipe Testing

Hydrostatic Pressure Testing

Reinstatement Fees

Expired Plans, Permits &
Applications

Certificate of Compliance for Service Equipment

Update

Buildings Bulletins

2016-004: Clarifies the definition of historic structure for flood zone purposes.

2016-003: Establishes acceptance criteria for grease duct enclosure assemblies.

2016-002: Rescinds Technical Policy and Procedure Notice (TPPN) 5/99 that is no longer applicable under any code.

2016-001: Establishes acceptance criteria for threaded high-strength steel reinforcing bars as alternative materials in the NYC Construction Codes.

All Buildings Bulletins

Rules
Proposed by the Department

1 RCNY 102-01 Amendment (public hearing on 3/24/16), adds
new violation classifications enabling
the Department to ensure public safety and more effectively enforce
the laws, rules and Commissioner's orders related to the safe
operation of construction equipment.

All Department Rules

Inspection Ready

Service Level Bulletin

Inspection Ready Resources

New Code Notes

Residential Conversions related to Multiple Dwelling Law, Articles 7B & 7C Alteration
Type-1.

All Code Notes

Did You Know?

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of
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Current Job Postings

February Press Releases

Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
P.E., Commissioner

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