Buildings News - November 2015

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November 2015

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upcoming changes, read technical reference guides or learn about employment opportunities.

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Customer Service Enhancements

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enhanced our queue management system to provide quicker and more reliable service!

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Service Updates

Debit Cards with
Credit Card Logo

New Federal Requirement

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

Special Inspection
Agency

Hazardous Reporting

Hub Full-Service &
Small Business Services

Online Review and Approvals for Smaller Alteration Projects

Buildings Bulletins

2015-033:
Establishes requirements for developing and applying for acceptance
of an equivalent adhesive anchor installer certification program.

2015-032:
Rescinds 1 APPN and 17 OPPNs that are no longer applicable under any
code.

2015-031: Clarifies the
submittal and permitting process for projects that require
Structural Peer Review per BC Section 1617. Supersedes BB
2013-014.

2015-030: Clarifies the accessibility requirements for
detectable warnings at pools.

2015-029: Clarifies the planning required for construction sites to prepare
for high-wind events.

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

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Homeowners and
Small Business owners can visit our borough offices after hours each
Tuesday for one on one assistance.

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Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
P.E., Commissioner

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