Buildings News - November 2017

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November 2017

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Building NYC by the Numbers

Ever wondered exactly how many permits DOB
issued, what their geographical distribution is, or how the volume of
permits issued compares to pervious years? In keeping with the agency's
strategic plan to make DOB data easily available and accessible to the
public, we are excited to announce the launch of DOB�s interactive NYC
Construction Dashboard. The Dashboard data hub provides quarterly
updates on construction activity citywide via an array of charts,
graphs, and maps illustrating the volume, type, and location of DOB
permits issued.

NYC Construction Dashboard

Press Release

Reminder: Site Safety is EVERYBODY�S Business

Several recent fatalities on NYC
construction sites involving design professionals and licensees is a
reminder to all of us that anyone who sets foot on a construction site
is subject to proper safety procedures in order to protect themselves
and others. Architects, engineers, special inspectors, electricians,
plumbers, owners, and other visitors must wear proper safety attire and
anyone working near an unprotected drop needs to securely tie off.
Remember, experience is not enough to prevent construction site
accidents.

– Last year, an architect was taking
measurements at a building under construction in Manhattan when he fell
and died at the scene.

– In June, a surveyor died after falling
off a wooden platform on the 17th floor of a building in Manhattan.

– In September, an electrician working on a
building in Manhattan died after falling out of a boom lift.

– Earlier this month, a special inspector
fell off a ladder in Brooklyn and later died from his injuries.

Construction Safety

Worker Fall Protection

New in
NOW: Electrical and Elevator Permits

Our rollout of DOB NOW: Build
continues in December with the additions of electrical and elevator job
filings. ED16A electrical job filings will be live as of Monday,
December 4th, and all elevator job filings will be accepted online
beginning Monday, December 11th. For those unable to attend the
in-person information sessions, DOB is also offering a series of
supplemental webinars on online permit submissions.

DOB NOW: Build

Information Sessions for Electrical Job Filings

Information Sessions for Elevator Job Filings

Webinar Sessions for Electrical Filings

Webinar Sessions for Elevator Filings

A
Helping Hand for Permit Applications

As part of our ongoing effort to demystify
the City�s construction permitting process, DOB has created a resource
hub to usher industry professionals and homeowners through the building
process for common projects, and provide support to ensure projects are
executed successfully. DOB�s Project Guidelines page provides
information on topics ranging from determining which projects require
permits, to hiring registered design professionals, applying for
permits, and dealing with issues that may arise. We are hard at work
adding new project categories every day, with new guidelines for
construction equipment coming soon.

Project Guidelines

Project Categories

Site
Safety Plans: Are You in Compliance?

Hear ye, hear ye! Implementation of

Local Law 81 of 217 is now in effect. As of November 6, 2017, all jobs requiring a
registered construction superintendent (CS) also require a site safety
plan (SSP). While the SSP does not need to be submitted to DOB, plans
must be signed and dated by the preparer, and kept on site at all times
and available upon request, until all work is completed.

Industry Notice

Site Safety

Disciplinary Cases

DOB recently levied $75,000 in fines to contractors for safety violations
resulting in worker injuries. In addition the Department issued
violations to 16 separate properties for failures to safeguard the site
or the public, resulting in another $160,000 in penalties.

DOB's Padlock Unit has been hard at work in Queens, enforcing zoning
violations and ensuring owners are held accountable for unlawful
operations on their properties, including illegal parking lots, junk
storage, and car repair. Last month, Padlocks identified five
noncompliant properties in the borough, resulting in hearings and
closure orders to the property owners.

DOB Issued 24 Class 1 violations to seven different property owners for
illegal alterations made to existing buildings. As a result, the
property owners were issued a combined $156,000 in penalties.

Our inspectors are working every day to better protect tenant safety � this
time bringing enforcement actions to a Queens landlord who illegally
converted a single-family home to multifamily, and has not only failed
to correct the violation, but repeatedly attempted to rent out the
illegal units, putting unsuspecting tenants at risk. A criminal court
summons was issued to the owner with a hearing set for January.

Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders

Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals

Website Updates

DOB NOW: Safety

DOB NOW: Build FAQ

DOB NOW: Build Resources for Antenna and Curb Cut Filings

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

DOB NOW: Build Withdrawal Request Letter Template

DOB NOW: Build Superseding Request Letter Template

DOB NOW: Build Workarounds Tip Sheet

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

Curb Cuts

Scaffolds & Sheds

Signs

Industry Notice: Cranes & Derricks

Registration Closed For Managing Floodplain Development Through NFIP

Licensing

Registration Renewal: Concrete Safety Manager

Obtain a: New York City Concrete Safety Manager Registration

Changes to Construction Superintendent & Concrete Safety Manager
Registrations

Obtain a: Master & Special Electrician License

Obtain a: Private Elevator Inspection Agency Director or Co-Director License

Obtain a: Private Elevator Inspector Agency License

Obtain a: General Contractor Registration

Obtain a: Site Safety Manager Certification

Obtain a: Site Safety Coordinator Certification

Obtain a: Class A, B or C Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License

License Renewal: Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor

Hoisting Machine Operators

License Renewal: Hoisting Machine Operator Class A & B

License Renewal: Class C Hoist Machine Operator

Obtain a: Class A Hoisting Machine Operator License

Obtain a: Class B Hoisting Machine Operator License

Obtain a: Class C 1, 2, or 3 Hoisting Machine Operator License

Obtain a: Special Rigger License

Job Postings

Sign up for Weather Alerts

Service Updates

DOB NOW: Build

Sidewalk Shed, Supported Scaffold, Fence, and Sign Job Filings to Launch on October 16, 2017

DOB NOW: Build

Electrical Job Filings to Launch on December 4, 2017

DOB NOW: Build

Elevator Job Filings to Launch on December 11, 2017

Safety Registrant
Recipients and Applicants

Department to Review Non-Paid Civil Penalties Imposed by OATH/ECB

Site Safety Plans

Mandatory on All Work Scopes Requiring a Registered Construction Superintendent

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

Hearings + Rules

Repeal of Superseded Rules

1 RCNY 7000-01 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to repeal

rules relating to the National Fire Protection Association, Flammable
Combustible Code edition amendment; smoke detecting devices and systems;
required carbon monoxide detecting devices and systems; and the
procedure for amending, revising or promulgating Reference Standards.

Required Smoke Detecting
Devices and Systems

1 RCNY 28-01 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing a rule to repeal rules
relating to the National Fire Protection Association, Flammable
Combustible Code edition amendment; smoke detecting devices and systems;
required carbon monoxide detecting devices and systems; and the
procedure for amending, revising or promulgating Reference Standards.

Required Carbon Monoxide
Detecting Devices and Systems

1 RCNY 28-02 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to
repeal rules relating to the National Fire Protection Association, Flammable
Combustible Code edition amendment; smoke detecting devices and systems;
required carbon monoxide detecting devices and systems; and the
procedure for amending, revising or promulgating Reference Standards.

Rules of Procedure for
Amending, Revising or Promulgating Reference Standards

1 RCNY 37-01 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to repeal rules
relating to the National Fire Protection Association, Flammable
Combustible Code edition amendment; smoke detecting devices and systems;
required carbon monoxide detecting devices and systems; and the
procedure for amending, revising or promulgating Reference Standards.

Amendment of Rules
Governing Special Inspectors and Special Inspection Agencies

1 RCNY 101-06 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to amend its Rule
relating to the duties, registration, renewal and discipline of special
inspectors and special inspection agencies.

Public hearing: 12/18/17 @
10am - 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

All Department Rules

2014 Construction Code Updates

Update Page # 32 reflects changes made by

Local Law 81 of 2017 (effective 11.06.17), in relation to requiring construction
superintendents at certain construction sites.

Update Page #33 reflects changes made by

Local Law 80 of 2017 (Section 1 effective 11.10.17), in relation to licensing for operators
of certain complex cranes.

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

Safety Orientation
Requirements

Local Law 206 of 2017 (effective 5.16.18) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New
York, in relation to requiring site-specific safety orientations for
workers at construction sites.

Civil Penalties For Sites
With Excessive Violations

Local Law 205 of 2017 (effective 6.1.18) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New
York, in relation to increasing the civil penalties for construction sites with
excessive violations.

Pre-Shift Safety Meetings

Local Law 204 of 2017 (effective 5.16.18) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New
York, in relation to requiring pre-shift safety meetings for workers at
construction sites.

Penalties For Violations of
Site Safety Provisions

Local Law 203 of 2017 (effective 3.17.18) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New
York, in relation to penalties for violations of site safety provisions of the
construction codes.

Did You Know

DOB is not the only agency
embracing the power of public data. NYC Planning's interactive digital
portal on Community District Profiles gives members of the public
access to a comprehensive range of maps, data analysis, and
visualizations on topics including demographics, zoning and land use,
and current building projects.

NYC Planning Community District Profiles

Rick D. Chandler, P.E.,
Commissioner

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