Building News - June 2016

Buildings news

June 2016

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forms

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codes

Introducing DOB NOW!

DOB NOW provides robust online accounts, making it easier to submit applications,
make payments, schedule appointments, check the status of an application or inspection, pull permits and make renewals. DOB NOW will be released in phases
throughout 2016 and 2017 with four main components:

DOB NOW Inspections - is the new name for
Inspection Ready. All current functionality remains the same
for online scheduling, tracking, and notifications as well
as enforcement and development inspections;

DOB NOW Build - will include job
filings, permits, and Letters of Completion. The application
is set to go live for plumbing and sprinkler job filings in summer 2016;

DOB NOW
Safety -
includes all compliance
filings (facades, boilers, elevators) and will be available
for selected job filings in the fall of 2016;

DOB NOW
Licensing -
will allow for online
exam filing, issuance, and renewal for licenses. The
licensing portion is set to go live in 2017.

Register with eFiling

DOB NOW Service Levels

Independent Review Provides Twenty-Three Crane Safety
Recommendations

The Crane Technical Working Group,
comprised of experts in engineering and government, was
established by Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Chandler
following the Tribeca crane collapse in February.

The Technical Working Group
consulted with stakeholders across the construction industry and
workforce as it crafted its recommendations. The Group's
independent review, released on June 10th, examines the present
state of cranes, the existing New York City regulatory and
enforcement framework, national and international crane
regulations, and best practices from other jurisdictions and
industries. The report identifies areas of existing New York
City regulation that can be strengthened to ensure that New York
City continues to have the most robust crane regulations in the
nation.

Please click here for a copy of the Working Group's report.

Code Notes

Code Notes cover an array of
construction projects for both residential and commercial
properties. Each Code Note explains the necessary filings,
applicable Codes and zoning, relevant bulletins, directives and
memos for some of the most applied for construction projects in
New York City.

Adult Establishment (New!)

Daycare (New!)

All Code Notes

Licensing Updates

How to Become a Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent Registration Renewal

Construction Superintendent & Concrete Safety Manager - How to Make Changes

Construction Superintendent - Supplemental Investigation Questionnaire

Licensing Insurance Guidelines

Site Safety Coordinator Certification Guidelines

Department Approved Courses Provider List

Insurance Tracking Number

Hoisting Machine Operators

How to Become a Registered Concrete Safety Manager

General Contractor Registration - How to Make Changes

Electrical License - How to Make Changes

Website Updates

Local Law 84 Service Update

Local Law Enforcement (Facades) General Office Contact

Development Hub User Guide

PAA Fact Sheet

Business Owner's Bill of Rights

Minimum Content of Demolition Plan Submissions

ELV 29 Form

PC1 Form

PE7 Form

June Press Releases

Wind Advisory 06.28.16

Wind Advisory 06.11.16

Crane Working Group Releases Recommendations 06.10.16

Wind Advisory 06.08.16

Wind Advisory 06.04.16

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Current Job Postings

Plumbing Inspector

Construction Inspector

Hoists & Rigging Inspector

Boiler Inspector

See All Job Postings

Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders

Service Updates

B-SCAN Job Stickers

Printing Not Permitted

Temporary Certificate
of Occupancy (TCO)

Change in Payment Location

UPK Projects

New Inspection Request Process

Construction
Superintendent Rule Revision

Expanded Scope of Work and Duties effective 05.30.16

Elevator Application
(ELV1)

Updated form effective 06.06.16

LL 87/09 Energy
Audits & Retro-commissioning

Extension requests for buildings undergoing construction

DOB NOW:
Inspections

Scenarios for Boiler Inspection Work-Type Requests

Owner PW1 Email Updates

Shed and Scaffold
Jobs

Proof of General Liability Insurance Required

General Liability
Insurance Form (PGL1)

Updated form effective 05.16.16

Administrative
Enforcement Unit (AEU)

Changes to Services & Service Level Agreements

Elevators

Re-Inspections for Immediately Hazardous Violations (Class 1)

Gas Authorizations

Moved to DOB NOW:Inspections

Filing
Representative

3-Year Registration Term

Q-Matic Enhancements

Central Offices

PER11 Pilot Program

Email Submission

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

Trade Licenses

1 RCNY
104-26
proposes to add a new Section 104-26 to Subchapter D of Chapter 100
of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York, which will allow
DOB licensees to deactivate their licenses while remaining active in
their respective trades.

Public Hearing 07.08.16
@10am

280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

Zoning Resolution/
Construction Codes Determination Requests+Appeals

1 RCNY
101-03 proposes to add fees for Zoning Resolution or
Construction Codes Determination requests and appeals submitted to
DOB.

Public Hearing 07.19.16
@10am

280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

Solar Tax Abatements

1 RCNY 105-02 Amendment streamlines the application process for solar electric generating
system tax abatements, especially regarding electrical plans and
electrical and construction sign-off.

Effective 06.06.16

Construction
Superintendents

1 RCNY 3301-02 promotes public safety by requiring construction
superintendents to supervise construction on a greater range of jobs.
This rule repeals Chapter 48 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of
New York.

Effective 05.30.16

2014 Construction Code Updates

Update Page # 13 reflects changes made by

Local Law 56 of 2016 (effective 06.09.16), amends permit
filing fees for new buildings and alterations.

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

All
Update Pages for the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.

Did You Know

Synopses of each unit's
responsibilities including contact information is available on our

website!

Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
P.E., Commissioner

photos by samantha modell

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