Building News - July 2016

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July 2016

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DOB Launches Elevator Safety Campaign

On July 5th, the Department
launched a public safety campaign to remind New Yorkers that if
stuck in an elevator, the safest place to be is inside the car.

Though elevators are among the safest forms of transportation,
you still need to use common sense when riding in an elevator.

Last year two New Yorkers were
fatally injured trying to escape stalled elevator cars.	Once again, if you're stuck, stay safe by remaining inside the
car until help arrives.

Read Press Release

Watch Video

Visit Webpage for Additional Safety Tips

DOB NOW Components Launch

Beginning July 25th, job
submissions for plumbing and sprinkler work types may be
submitted through DOB NOW: Build, as well as
in our borough offices and through

eFiling.

You must be registered
in
eFiling to log into DOB NOW: Build.

DOB NOW: Build Information Sessions for Plumbing and Sprinkler Job Filings

DOB NOW: Build Frequently Asked Questions

DOB NOW: Build Training Manuals & Resources

DOB NOW: Build Instructional Videos

DOB NOW: Build DPL-1 Design
Professional/Licensee Seal and Signature Form

DOB NOW: Safety
is our new online portal for registered users to submit their
compliance filings with the Department.

Starting on September 12, 2016,
licensees, filing representatives, Registered Architects, Professional Engineers and owners will be required to use DOB
NOW: Safety to submit their fa�ade compliance filings to the Department.

You must be registered
in
eFiling to log into DOB NOW: Safety.

DOB NOW: Safety Information Sessions for Fa�ades Compliance Filings

Disciplinary Cases

A filing representative�s registration was suspended for one month
for unprofessional conduct.

A filing
representative was cited for negligence and incompetence due
to scheduling numerous appointments with plan examiners, but
being unprepared and lacking necessary documents to resolve
objections at each meeting. A Class-1 violation was imposed
and he was fined $1,600. The Department denied the filing
representative their registration renewal request.

A registered filing
representative was cited for negligence and incompetence
based on having missed a high number of appointments with
plan examiners.

A master plumber and
fire suppression contractor was disciplined for failure to
have workers on the company payroll, for failure to
personally sign and seal applications, and for making false
and misleading statements to investigators. He was fined
$10,000 for the misconduct.

Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders

Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals

July Press Releases

Manhattan DA's Office, DOB, and Other City Agencies Announce Charges Against Landlord,
Property Manager, and Contractor for Creating Life-Threatening
Conditions at East Harlem Apartment Building 07.26.16

Elevator Safety Campaign 07.05.16

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Top Elevator Offenders

Service Updates

DOB NOW: Safety

(Upcoming Change)

Fa�ade Job Filings Online Only

DOB NOW: Safety

(Upcoming Change)

Fa�ade Job Filings No Longer Available for Review in BIS

B-SCAN Job Stickers
(Reminder)

Printing Not Permitted

Temporary Certificate
of Occupancy (TCO)

Change in Payment Location

UPK Projects

New Inspection Request Process

Buildings
Bulletins

Buildings Bulletins
represent the official policies of the Department. Users may
perform a key word search to obtain relevant bulletins.

All Buildings Bulletins

Hearings + Rules

Classification of
Violations

1 RCNY 102-01 Amendment proposes to add new and update existing infractions
related to construction safety.

Public Hearing 08.19.16
@10am

280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

All Department Rules

2014 Construction Code Updates

Update Page # 14 reflects changes made by
Local Law 101 of 2015 (effective 07.01.16), adding notice to the Department of Housing
Preservation and Development for certain elevator-related
violations. Local Law 101 of 2015 also amends the New York City
Housing Maintenance Code.

Update Pages are printable inserts to keep your hard copy
Construction Codes up to date.

All
Update Pages for the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.

Code Notes

Plumbing Systems
(New!)

Sprinkler Systems (New!)

Retail (New!)

All Code Notes

Licensing Updates

How to Obtain a Master & Special Electrical License

Form LIC41

Form LIC42

How to Become a Class 2 Code & Zoning Representative

Licensing Insurance Guidelines

Course Provider Application

Department Approved Courses Provider List

Website Updates

Construction Safety Conference Presentations

DPL-1 Design Professional/Licensee Seal and Signature Form for DOB NOW

Current Job Postings

Hoists & Rigging Inspector

Space Planning Coordinator

Senior Database Developer

Director of Predictive Analytics

See All Job Postings

Did You Know

#BeatTheHeat

Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
P.E., Commissioner

photos by samantha modell

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