Buildings News Update - July 7, 2020

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Restarting Construction Safely

Since the beginning of the restart of construction, we have been
educating the industry about the new rules regarding social
distancing to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Alongside NYS
guidelines, we provided
Dos and Don'ts and other
resources for Phase One construction. We also created this
up-to-date Frequently Asked Questions resource

We know that construction is a vital economic engine in the city
but if we don't do our part in minimizing the spread of
COVID-19, we risk stalling that engine. For this reason, starting
July 8, we will begin to issue violations for those who have not
adhered to NYS and DOB social distancing and hygiene guidelines
for reopening.

New COVID-19 Stop Work Orders Rescission Portal

Construction sites that do not follow COVID-19 safety guidance by
failing to have a Safety Plan and/or affirmation posted conspicuously
and available for inspection or failing to have at least one hand
washing or hand sanitizing facility will be issued a Stop Work Order (SWO).
See our
Service Notice for information about the new portal in DOB NOW: Safety to request rescission of COVID-19 safety guidance SWOs.

Can You Answer These General Restart Questions?

What
is a Safety Plan and do I need one?

Who
must wear a face covering?

Are
hand washing stations required?

What
types of logs am I expected to have on site?

For the answers to these
questions and more, visit DOB's NYC Construction Restart page

Continue to Build Safe

To keep moving forward and protect
public health, pursue best practices:

Follow New York State Guidelines

Create a
Safety Plan, which is essential to resuming work

Comply with Social
Distancing Protocols

Wear face coverings

Provide hand hygiene stations

Post COVID-19
signage throughout the work site, reminding workers about public health protocols

For more guidance,
read

DOB Reopening Guidance or email:
COVID19@buildings.nyc.gov

Service Notice

Press Release

Melanie E. La Rocca Commissioner

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