Buildings news update - August 13, 2021

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August 13, 2021

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New License Application
Types Launches in DOB NOW: BIS Options

Starting September 7, 2021, industry professionals looking
to apply for a new license for more than a dozen
construction-related roles in New York City, will be
required to submit their applications using our online
portal DOB NOW. After
Friday, August 20, 2021, the Department will no longer
accept in-person or by mail paper applications for these
license and registration types.

New
license and registration types available in DOB NOW: BIS
Options will include:

Contractors

Construction Superintendents

Site Safety
Coordinators/Managers

Master Plumbers

Master Electricians

Elevator Agency Directors/Inspectors

Hoisting Machine Operators

Riggers

and more!

To
obtain a complete list and find out more about the change,
read our

Service Notice.

To
learn more about license renewals, read our

License Renewal Application User Guide.

Upcoming Energy
Code Webinars

Don't miss out. Our Sustainability team at DOB will
be presenting free live webinars in the coming weeks
on the 2020 NYC Energy Conservation Code.

Find out more about participating in our

Energy Code Performance Pilot Study, where
design professionals can help in the development of
a new performance-based Energy Code for NYC by
testing compliance tools developed by Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Live webinar
will be streaming on Friday, August 20, 2021,
starting at 11 a.m. EST.

Registration link here.

Join us for a review of the

2020 NYC Energy Conservation Code and our
compliance

How-to Guide for the Code. DOB
sustainability experts will discuss requirements for
new building envelopes, provide clarification on
mechanical and lighting control requirements, and
answer your questions. Continuing education credits
available for participants. Live webinar will be
streaming on Thursday, August 26, 2021, 1 p.m. EST.

Registration link here.

Melanie E. La Rocca Commissioner

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