Buildings News - October 2017

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October 2017

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Electrical & Elevator Filings Coming to DOB NOW: Build

Electrical and elevator job filings will launch in DOB NOW: Build
in December. This new launch follows last month�s rollout of DOB NOW: Build for sidewalk shed, supported scaffold, fence, and sign job
filings. By submitting these jobs online, you can file at a time and place that are convenient for you, rather than having to come to our
office. Visit our
DOB NOW page to register for upcoming information sessions. You can also learn more about
registering in
eFiling, a requirement to use DOB NOW: Build. If you have any questions, please feel free to
submit an inquiry to

DOB NOW Online Help.

Sidewalk Shed, Supported Scaffold, Fence and Sign Filings Service Update

Electrical Job Filings Update

Elevator Job Filings Update

DOB NOW: Build

DOB NOW Public Portal

Important Industry Notice For Crane & Derricks

Hoisting personnel with a crane or derrick
is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, personnel riding on
structural steel members, formwork, loading platforms, or building
cocoon systems that are attached to the load line of a crane or derrick.

Industry Notice

Safeguards During Construction or Demolition

Benchmarking Report Shows Progress on 80x50 Goal

NYC's latest comprehensive analysis on
energy and water use in large buildings shows big decreases in
greenhouse gas emissions in buildings across the City. Expanded energy
benchmarking for buildings in all five boroughs will play a pivotal role
in reaching the Mayor's goal of an 80 percent reduction in NYC�s carbon
emissions by 2050.

Press Release

Energy and Water Use Report

Information on Benchmarking

Floodplain Management Course Available

DOB will be hosting a four day FEMA
Emergency Management Institute (EMI) MI E273 course early next year.
Local officials and industry professionals responsible for
administrating floodplain management ordinances are encouraged to
register for this training by November 20, 2017. The course will focus
on the National Flood Insurance Program, and its relationship to
floodplain management. Seating is limited, so sign up today. Continuing
education credits will be available for certified floodplain managers.

Register For Floodplain Management Course

DOB
Inspectors in Puerto Rico

Teams of DOB inspectors spent much of October on the ground in Puerto
Rico, working alongside volunteers from NYC and across the USA to help
the people of Puerto Rico get back on their feet after Hurricane Maria.
They inspected thousands of buildings across the island, using their
technical skills and expertise to aid in the recovery effort. Find out
how you can help Puerto Rico, and the victims of other recent
hurricanes, by visiting the
Help Now NYC website.

$200K
Settlement For Underpayment of DOB Fees

The New York City Law Department and DOB
announced a $200,000 settlement with parties involved in the 2005
renovation of the Maritime Hotel in Chelsea, Manhattan. This case was
originally brought to the City's attention by a whistleblower, who
helped uncover that the owners, developers and design professionals
associated with the renovation illegally underreported the cost of the
project, and as a result underpaid permit fees owed to DOB.

Press Release

Disciplinary Cases

DOB recently issued violations and $10,000
fines to four different individuals for failing to carry out their
duties as construction superintendents.

A criminal court summons was issued to the
owner of a Bronx building for failing to file Local Law 11 fa�ade
inspection reports in the last three cycles. As a result of these
actions, the Department was able to compel the owner to file the
appropriate inspection reports.

A criminal court summons was issued to a
Manhattan property owner for failing to comply with numerous DOB orders
to remove an illegal sign. After failing to show up at the scheduled
hearing, a criminal court judge issued a $25,000 penalty to the owner
and a bench warrant for their arrest.

DOB recently issued violations to two
locations in Queens and one in Brooklyn for illegal alterations without
proper DOB permits. $63,000 in fines were issued to the owners of these
properties as a result of these violations.

Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders

Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals

Website Updates

DOB NOW: Build Resources for Sidewalk Shed, Supported Scaffold, Fence and Sign Filings

DOB NOW: Build Sidewalk Shed, Supported Scaffolding, Construction Fence and Sign Session Presentation

Site Safety Plans Mandatory on All Work Scopes Requiring a Registered Construction Superintendent Industry
Notice

DOB Course Providers List

Top Elevator Offenders

Licensing

Obtain a: Registered Construction Superintendent Number & Card

Registration Renewal: Construction Superintendent

Obtain a: Master Plumber License

License Renewal: Master Plumber

License Renewal: Elevator Inspector

License Renewal: Elevator Director

Certification Renewal: Site Safety Coordinator

Certification Renewal: Site Safety Manager

License Renewal: Master & Special Electrician

Certificate Renewal: Plumber/Fire Suppression Piping Contractor

License Renewal: Oil Burner Equipment Installer

Obtain a: Master Rigger License

Job Postings

Sign up for Weather Alerts

Service Updates

Elevators and Escalators

Safety Code

Elevator Directors,
Co-Directors, and Inspectors

New eFiling Enrollment Process

DOB NOW: Safety

Webinar Sessions for Boiler Compliance Filings

Development Inspections

Units Relocate

Work Without a Permit

Requesting an Override, Reduction or Waiver of Civil Penalties

Local Law 87/09

Process to Comply for New Buildings and Buildings Undergoing Alterations

Administrative
Enforcement Unit

Available Services and Service Level Agreements

Interactive Voice
Response (IVR) Phone System

Building Enforcement Safety Team Added

Hearings + Rules

Rating for Class B Hoisting Machine Operators

1 RCNY 104-09 The Department of Buildings
(DOB) is proposing to amend 1 RCNY 104-09 to add ratings for class B
licensed hoisting machine operators.

Public hearing: 11.20.17 @
10am - 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

Hoisting Machine Operator Learners and Supervision of Learners

1 RCNY 104-23 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is
proposing to establish criteria governing the training of individuals
learning to become a hoisting machine operator.

Public hearing: 11.17.17 @
10am - 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

Amendment of
Qualifications for Energy Auditors and Retro-commissioning Agents

1 RCNY 103-07 (effective 11.13.17) The
Department of Buildings (DOB) is amending section 103-07 of Title 1 of
the Rules of the City of New York relating to the qualifications for
energy auditors and retro-commissioning agents.

Requirements for
Cableways used in Construction or Demolition

1 RCNY 3320-01 (effective 11.23.17) This rule establishes requirements for cableways utilized in conjunction with
the construction or demolition of a building or structure.

Requirements for the
Approval of a Property Tax Abatement Application for the Installation of
a Solar Electric Generating System

1 RCNY 105-02 (effective 10.6.17) The Department of Buildings (DOB) is amending section 105-02 of
Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York relating to tax abatements
for solar electric generating systems. These amendments modify the
prohibition of ballast for grade-level installations and clarify
requirements of the New York City Building Code which apply to ballast
systems.

Cranes and Derricks

1 RCNY 3319-01 (effective 10.6.17) The amendment addresses the use of mini cranes in
the construction industry, which represent a new and evolving class of
technology, but do not fit into the current licensing classifications of
Article 405, which are predominately geared towards larger cranes.

Individual Private
On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems

1 RCNY 8001-01 (effective 10.18.17) This rule regulates the design, construction,
installation, alteration, maintenance and operation of individual
private on-site sewage disposal systems when a permit is also issued for
the construction or alteration of a building. This rule also repeals
Reference Standard RS-16, Plumbing and Gas Piping, of the appendix to
Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Administrative Code of the City of New
York.

Construction Document
Approval Requirements For Compliance with the New York City Energy
Conservation Code

1 RCNY 5001-01 (effective 10.20.17) This amends the rule implementing the
City Energy Code, 1 RCNY 5000-01, to conform to the changes to the City
Energy Code in Local Laws 91 and 125. The rule also reflects changes in
the State Energy Code regarding specific tests, inspections and code
references.

All Department Rules

2014 Construction Code Updates

Update Page #31 reflects changes made by

Local Law 196 of 2017 (effective 10.16.17), in relation to construction site safety training
and repealing section 3310.10.2 of the New York City Building 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.

Local
Laws

Illegal Conversions
Reporting

Local Law 188 of 2017 (effective 2.13.18) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New
York, in relation to reporting on illegal conversions of dwelling units
for other than permanent residence purposes.

Construction Site Safety
Training

Local Law 196 of 2017 (effective 10.16.17; sec 11 of LL 196/17 is effective 3.1.18) amends the
Administrative Code of The City of New York, in relation to in relation
to construction site safety training and repealing section 3310.10.2 of
the New York city building code.

Buildings Bulletins

2017-010: Establishes acceptance criteria for evaluating Group C (200 ksi tensile strength)
high strength structural bolts (referred to as Group C high strength
bolts) conforming to ASTM F3043 or F3111 as an alternative material in
the NYC Construction Codes.

2017-011: Clarifies the protection requirements for enclosing wiring used in smoke control
systems.

2017-012: Allows alternative system to replace existing approved Standpipe Fireline
Telephone and Signaling System (SFTSS) installed in prior code
buildings.

2017-013: Rescinds 22 Operational Policy and Procedure Notices (OPPNs) that are no longer
applicable under any code.

2017-014: Establishes the minimum criteria for a fire engineering analysis with respect to section
BC 705.12.

All Buildings Bulletin

Did You Know

NYC's "Heat Season"
officially began on October 1st. During the colder months, building
owners are legally required to provide heat for their tenants. During
"Heat Season", which lasts until May 31st, building owners can face
violations and fines from the City if they don't meet legal temperature
requirements.

HPD Info on "Heat Season"

Rick D. Chandler, P.E.,
Commissioner

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