Buildings News - March 2015

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March 2015

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Tenant Anti-Harassment Campaign Launches

Mayor Bill de Blasio, in partnership with New York State, created the Tenant Harassment Prevention Task Force to investigate and bring enforcement actions - including criminal charges - against landlords who harass tenants.

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Homeowners and Residents Night Expanded!

Residents have even more opportunities to meet with agency officials! The Department's weekly informational sessions have expanded to assist property owners with their needs on their time! But remember, some issues will need to be resolved during regular business hours.

New Hours for Homeowners' Night:
Tuesdays 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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Reserve Your Seats!

Construction Safety Week 2015 launches on Monday, April 27 with our annual Build Safe │ Live Safe Conference!

Tickets are still available for this daylong series of seminars. Department experts will discuss industry trends and highlight safe construction operations. Professional credit will be
available.

Benchmarking

The Benchmarking webpage has been updated. The reporting deadline for applicable buildings' energy usage is May 1st.

Service Updates

Benchmarking

Violations for Non-compliance

Flood Resistant Construction

RMB Regulations

Fa�ades

Oversight

FISP Cycle 8

Sidewalk Sheds

Notice of Removal

Sidewalk Shed Placement

Suspended Scaffolds

Installation Inspections

Installations and Removals

Supervision of Use

Supervision Installation + Removal

Pre-Shift Inspections

Demolitions

Notice Requirements

Special Inspections

Mechanical Equipment Permits

Required
Documents

Exemptions to Required Documents

Rigging

Rigging Supervision

Notifications

Site Safety

Accidents + Incidents

Suspended Scaffolds

Sustainability

Energy Code Overview
Effective Date + Filings

Buildings Bulletins

2015-002:
Supercedes TPPN 1/07 and clarifies the installation requirements of optional standby power.

2015-003:
Supercedes BB 2010-006 and establishes acceptance criteria for pre-combustion, non-additive fuel oil catalyst reformers.

2015-004:
Supercedes BB 2010-030 and establishes acceptance criteria for a
hinged plastic no-hub.

2015-005:
Supercedes BB 2011-002 and establishes acceptance criteria for the
use of mechanical press joint fittings and piping in automatic
sprinkler systems.

2015-006:
Supercedes BB 2011-007 and establishes additional acceptance
criteria for commercial dishwasher with integral gas-fired heating.

2015-007:
Supercedes BB 2010-008 and establishes acceptance criteria for
mechanical tee bolted outlets for hot and cold water supply and
distribution.

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Did You Know?

This month
our city was host to an international conference dedicated to
improving the lives of women globally! Several city agencies,
including the Mayor's office, celebrated the presence of this
honorable organization.

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Bill de Blasio Mayor

Rick D. Chandler,
PE Commissioner

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