Buildings News - June 2015

Buildings news

June 2015

service notices

forms

bis

codes

We are currently seeking 300 construction professionals as part
of a plan to transform the Department. Interested applicants may view current job postings. Follow us on Twitter: @NYC_Buildings. Connect with us on
LinkedIn.

Participants Needed for Energy Code Advisory Committee

The Department of Buildings is currently accepting applications for our 2015 Energy Code
Advisory Committee. Application period ends July 6th.

Learn More

Upcoming Change to Additional Exit Stairway Applications

Effective July 1st,
there are new requirements for all new non-residential buildings
greater than 420 feet in height or any mixed-use building that
contains non-residential uses above 420 feet in height.

Learn More

Searchable Licensee Database

On June 1st the Department launched a comprehensive
directory of all construction professionals monitored by the Department. Anyone can search records which reveal disciplinary actions against a
licensee or if a license was voluntarily surrendered.

Search Directory

Department of Buildings
Blueprint for Fundamental Transformation

Commissioner Chandler's plan of fundamental reform to enhance
public safety, reduce wait times and delays, and modernize all
aspects of the agency to meet the needs of a 21st century New
York City.

Read the Blueprint

Licensing Updates

How To Guides

Construction Superintendent

High
Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer

Master + Special Electrician License Renewal

Master Fire Suppression Piping
Contractor

Master Rigger

Private Elevator Director

Special Sign Hanger

Supplemental Investigations Questionnaires - Rev. 5/15

Climber/Tower
Crane Rigger

Electrician

General
Contractor Registration

High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer

Hoist Machine Operator, Class A,
Class B, Class C

Master Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Class A, B or C

Master Plumber

Master Rigger

Master Sign
Hanger

Oil Burner
Equipment Installer Class A or B

Private Elevator
Inspection Agency Inspector/Director

Site Safety
Coordinator

Site Safety
Manger

Special Rigger

Special Sign
Hanger

Welders

Department Approved Courses

Department Approved Course
Requirements for Providers

Department Approved Course Provider
List

Course Provider Application

Service Updates

Customer Service Counter Hours

New Hours of Operation

Retaining Walls

Inspection + Reporting Requirements

Hazardous Formwork

Visual Observations

Limited Alteration Application (LAA)

Renewals with same BIS Number

Rigging Supervision

Tower Crane Assembly, Jumping or Disassembly

After-Hours Inspections

First Phase

Additional Exit Stairway (Effective July 1st)

Occupant Evacuation Elevator (OEE) Requirements

Electrical Advisory Board

Submission Process

Buildings Bulletins

2015-016: Establishes acceptance criteria for
outdoor decorative gas appliances connected to a fixed fuel piping
system.

2015-015: Establishes acceptance criteria for attendant operated automobile parking lifts.

2015-014: Establishes design and
acceptance criteria of externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) systems for structural repair and upgrade of concrete and masonry
elements.

2015-013: Establishes acceptance
criteria for fire resistive duct assemblies as approved alternative protection.

2015-012: Establishes acceptance
criteria for corrugated polypropylene piping and fittings used for storm sewer pipe as an alternative to code prescribed polyethylene
piping and fittings.

2015-011: Establishes acceptance criteria for site-specific approval of fuel gas compressors, duct
burners and heat recovery steam generators used in cogeneration and
Combined Heat and Power ("CHP") projects.

2015-010: Supersedes 2013-013 to
clarify special inspection requirements related to raising, lifting, elevating, or moving buildings.

2015-009: Establishes acceptance criteria for recognition of fixed-height, low-profile raised floor systems.

All Buildings Bulletins

Website Updates

Retaining Walls (New)

Retaining Walls Forms

NYC Development Hub

Development Hub

Hub Self-Service

Hub Full-Service

Did You Know?

Department of Buildings' experts inspect all 141 permanent amusement rides
and all temporary, inflatable and truck rides in the
city!

Learn
about Ride Safety

Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
P.E., Commissioner

photos by samantha modell

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