Buildings News - September 2015

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September 2015

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Get Ready for Inspection Ready!

Licensees and owners may register for general information sessions throughout October.

Advance registration is
mandatory and space is limited.

Date

Time

Location

October 5, 2015

9:00am – 11:00am

280 Broadway, 3rd Fl.

October 9, 2015

9:00am – 11:00am

280 Broadway, 3rd Fl.

October 13, 2015

1:30pm – 3:30pm

280 Broadway, 3rd Fl.

October 15, 2015

1:30pm – 3:30pm

280 Broadway, 3rd Fl.

October 21, 2015

9:00am – 11:00am

280 Broadway, 3rd Fl.

October 27, 2015

9:00am – 11:00am

280 Broadway, 3rd Fl.

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After-Hours Inspections on all Bronx Jobs

We have expanded our after-hour
inspections to include all permitted projects in the Bronx. Construction, Plumbing and Electrical inspections
may be performed on weekdays from 4:30pm-7:00pm and on weekends from 8:00am-5:00pm.

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Professionally Certified Site Safety Plan (SSP) Submissions/ Fa�ade Alteration

Registered design professionals are reminded about the option to file SSPs for typical fa�ade
alterations as a professionally certified Alteration 3.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DOB Revokes Registration of General Contractor Owing More Than $600,000 in Unpaid Violations

In a first of its kind disciplinary action, the Department revoked a general contractor’s registration and safety registration endorsements for a repeated failure to pay fines from construction violations.

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Cooling Tower Registration

Building owners may register their
devices and upload documentation showing proof of compliance
with the DOHMH's Commissioner's Order to inspect and remediate
cooling systems.

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Website Updates

Inspection Ready

Licensing Updates

Department Approved Course Provider List

How to Change from a Class 1
Filing Representative to a Class 2 Code and Zoning Representative

Previous Month's

Blueprint for Fundamental Transformation

Technical Guides to the 2014 NYC Construction Codes

Industry Code of Conduct

Know Your Construction
Professional Directory

Service Updates

Inspection Ready

General Information Sessions

Inspection Ready

Licensee and Owner Preparation

Hoisting Rigging

Training and Certification Requirements

Determination Review
Requests

Electronic Submission Process

Q-Matic System Enhancements

Improved Customer Service Ticketing and Queue Management

Enlargement Applications

Calculations under the 2014 NYC
Codes

UPK Projects

Inspection Request Process

Articulating Boom Crane

Permitting & Licensing Requirements

Elevator Permit
Application + Category 3 & 5 Inspection Requests

Electronic Submission

Build it Back

Application & Permit Fees Waived

Alternative Safety Systems

Cocoon & Climbing Concrete Form Work CCD1 Not Required

After-Hours Inspection

Phase Two

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

Buildings Bulletins

2015-028: Establishes
special inspection requirements for certain prescribed materials.

2015-027: Establishes
clarification on the use of adhesive anchoring systems.

2015-026: Establishes
revised operational procedures as to when a Letter of No Objection (LNO)
shall be issued for conforming Zoning Resolution Uses from the
Department of Buildings for a license from the Department of
Consumer Affairs.

2015-025: Clarifies the
types of work involving an existing fire alarm system designed and
approved under the 2008 building code or prior codes.

2015-024: Establishes
acceptance criteria and test methods for solar collectors.

2015-023: Establishes
standards for fuel-gas fired ceramic kilns used for hobby and
non-commercial purposes.

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Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
P.E., Commissioner

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