Buildings News - April 2016

Buildings news

April 2016

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Enhanced Oversight of Gas Installations

This summer the Department will
launch a new initiative to inspect all gas plumbing jobs prior
to allowing service to be turned on. The program will
initially be implemented in Manhattan - the borough with the
oldest gas infrastructure - and expand Citywide in 2017.

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Engineers Banned for Filing False Statements and Rubber Stamping
Plans

On April 27, 2016, the Department revoked
the filing privileges of Professional Engineers Ashraf Ali and Yaakov
Stern. Investigations uncovered false statements on job
applications and the failure of both engineers to follow regulations to
safeguard the public.

DOB's enhanced disciplinary enforcement
initiative has led to a growing list of construction professionals whose
licenses are being suspended or revoked and who are no longer allowed to
self-certify jobs with the Department. In April alone several licensees were compelled to voluntarily surrender
Professional Certifications and Directive 14 privileges or had them suspended.

“These individuals abused their privileges
as licensed engineers, and put expediency and profit ahead of worksite
safety. Construction professionals should take note that the Department
will continue to crack down on those who cut corners and endanger the
public” said Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler.

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No-Penalty Deck and Retaining Wall Inspections

Beginning May 15th, property owners can
request a free inspection of decks, porches or retaining walls by calling 311.

Press Release

Deck & Porch Tool Kit

Retaining Walls

Code Notes

Code Notes is a reference tool to assist industry members and property owners through the permit approval process. Code Notes explain all the requirements and include related reference materials for the construction projects.

Standpipe Systems (New)

Licensing Updates

Work History for Registration Application - LIC4

Journeyman Plumber/Fire Suppression Piping Installer

Plumber/Fire Suppression Piping Contractor Certificate Renewal

Filing Representative Fee Changes

Filing Representative Registration Renewal - Class 1 & 2

How to Become a Concrete Safety Manager

DOB Approved Courses

Master Plumber/Master Fire Suppression Contractor Changes (email address updated)

Website Updates

The Hub Registration

LAA Permit Information

FISP3 form (updated)

ELV22 form

Inspection Ready

Service Level Bulletin

Inspection Ready Resources (PDF's updated)

April Press Releases

Wind Advisory 04.01.16

Wind Advisory 04.07.16

Enhanced Oversight of Gas Installations 04.12.16

Wind Advisory 04.26.16

Engineers Banned for Filing False Statements 04.26.16

Annual No-Penalty Inspections 04.27.16

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Current Job Postings

Elevator
Inspector

Assistant Chief, Cranes & Derricks

Plan
Examination Trainee

Build It Back Assistant Chief Plan Examiner

See All Job Postings

Service Updates

Administrative
Enforcement Unit (AEU)

Changes to Services & Service Level Agreements

Elevators

Re-Inspections for Immediately Hazardous Violations (Class 1)

Gas Authorizations

Moved to Inspection Ready

Filing
Representative

3-Year Registration Term

Q-Matic Enhancements

Central Offices

PER11 Pilot Program

Email Submission

Elevators

Weekend Inspection Blitz

Requesting Records
from Off-Site Storage

New Hold Policy

Solar Photovoltaic
Panel Projects

Sloped Roof Definition Update

Drywell Installation

Advance Notice + Inspection

Local Law 84/2009

DOB Violations

Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Civil Penalty Violations

New Payment Method

NYC Energy Code Infractions

Issuance of DOB Violations and Stop Work Orders

Limited Alteration Application (LAA)

Intent to Revoke and Revoke Notifications

Demolition Submittal
Document Requirements

Exemption from Plan Submission

Inspection Ready

Bulk Delegation

Buildings Bulletins

2016-006:
Clarifies and establishes additional requirements for special
inspection agencies reporting inspection discrepancies and hazardous
conditions.

2016-007:
Rescinds

APPN1/05 that is no longer applicable under any code.

2016-008:
Clarifies where wheelchair platform lifts may be installed in a
prior code building.

2016-009: Rescinds

Memorandum 8-31-88 pertaining to Local Law 58 of 1987 that is no longer applicable under the
2014 NYC Building Code.

2016-010:
Revises operational procedures for the Professional Certification Program.

All Buildings Bulletins

Hearings + Rules

Violations

1 RCNY 102-01 (effective 04.15.16), classifies certain violations related to the
safe operation of construction equipment.

All Department Rules

Did You Know

DOB's enhanced
disciplinary enforcement initiative is part of
Building One City, Commissioner Chandler's plan to fundamentally transform the agency in lockstep with the Mayor's goals of an affordable, sustainable and resilient New York.

Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
P.E., Commissioner

photos by samantha modell

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