Buildings News - July 2015

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July 2015

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Department Introduces Code of Conduct for Professionals

The Department of Buildings recently released a first-of-its kind Industry Code of Conduct for construction professionals. "One of our crucial strategies to transform the Department is to enhance transparency, and we are doing that by unequivocally stating the ethical standards and expectations of the thousands of construction industry members and professionals who interact with our employees and build in this City," said Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler.

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Code of Conduct

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over three-hundred construction professionals to join our team.

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Electrical and Plumbing Boards Accepting Membership Applications

Qualified licensees and representatives from the real estate, architectural and engineering communities may apply to serve as board members. The application period ends on September 18, 2015.

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Technical Guides to the 2014 NYC Construction Codes

Code Notes are step-by-step reference guides that simplify the development process by outlining the applicable codes, zoning and approvals necessary to obtain a permit for common construction jobs. Currently there are fifteen Code Notes available on the Buildings' website.

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Revocable Consent (New!)

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

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Service Updates

Special Inspection
Agency

Hazardous Reporting

Site Safety Plans

Electronic Submission

Hub Full-Service &
Small Business Services

Online Review and Approvals for Smaller Alteration Projects

Site Safety Plan/
Facade Alteration

New Filing Option for Professionals

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

2015-018: Establishes acceptance criteria for post-installed anchors in
masonry and supersedes OTCR 2012-007.

2015-017:
Clarifies code requirements for lot line window openings and
supersedes TPPN 10/1987.

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.

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Website Updates

How to Become a Hoisting Machine Operator

Department Approved Course
Providers

Unsafe Buildings

Experience is Not Enough

Did You Know?

All apartments with small children are
required by law to have window guards!

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Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
P.E., Commissioner

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