Buildings News - May 2017

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May 2017

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DOB
Releases Fa�ade Safety Report

DOB's ongoing modernization program includes significant investments in
information technology and data analytics - with the twin goals of
improving our operations and providing the public with more information
about our City. Earlier this month, we published a data-driven report mapping in detail the fa�ade conditions of 14,000+ buildings citywide, and the 7,500+ total active sidewalk shed
permits citywide. This report represents a step forward in the
Department's ability to proactively monitor at-risk buildings, while
adding new levels of transparency for the public and accountability for
building owners.

Press Release

Fa�ade Safety Report

Sidewalk Shed Map

Boiler
Compliance Filings in DOB NOW: Safety

On August 14, 2017, all 2017 Inspection Cycle Boiler Compliance Filings
must be submitted in DOB NOW: Safety Sign up today for one of our DOB NOW: Safety information sessions to get details about the change. For more information on DOB NOW: Safety for
Boiler compliance filings, please check out the
DOB NOW: Safety FAQ page. If you have any questions, please feel free to submit an inquiry to
DOB NOW Online Help.

Info Sessions For DOB NOW: Safety Boiler Compliance Filings

DOB NOW: Safety

DOB NOW Public Portal

Construction Safety Week in New York City

DOB was busy last month taking part in events across the
City for Construction Safety Week. We held our annual Build Safe│Live Safe Conference, handed
out safety information to construction workers in all five boroughs, saw
new legislation signed into law to increase supervision on construction
projects, and visited work sites across the City for work safety
training events.

However, safe practices on construction
sites should be a top priority all year long - not just during
Construction Safety Week. So take that extra time at your site to make
sure that the job is done safely and properly, and remember: experience
is not enough to prevent accidents.

Construction Safety

Worker Safety

Deadline Approaches to Apply For Loft Law Coverage

Reminder that applications for registration and coverage
under the NYC loft law are due to the Loft Board in just a few weeks on
June 15, 2017. If you want coverage, you must file an application with
the Loft Board prior to this date. Don�t delay - submit your application today!

New York City Loft Board

Owner Registration Application

Tenant Coverage Application

No-Penalty Retaining Wall, Deck & Porch Inspections

The Department's annual no-penalty program for
inspections of retaining walls, decks, and porches begins June 28, 2017. This citywide initiative allows New Yorkers to request free DOB inspections of these items - and if we find something unsafe,
we won�t issue a violation, allowing you time to make repairs. Make sure
that your property is safe by calling 311 to schedule an inspection.

Service Notice

Information on Retaining Walls

Information on Decks and Porches

Disciplinary Cases

The Department issued violations on four
separate occasions for an aggravated failure to safeguard public and
property during construction activity. Each of these violations carried
a penalty of $25,000 issued to the General Contractors for the projects.

DOB suspended a Hoist
Machine Operator�s license for operating a crane in an unsafe manner,
resulting in the injury of a fellow worker on a construction site. The
Hoist Machine Operator subsequently surrendered his license.

The Department obtained the surrender of Professional Certification and Directive 14 privileges from two Professional Engineers and two Registered
Architects, following audits that found multiple code non-compliances in
professionally certified permit applications.

Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders

Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals

Website Updates

Industry Notice: Lift Director

Industry Notice: Anemometer Requirements for Lattice Cranes

Industry Notice: Anemometers Required for Derrick Use

Industry Notice: Changes to Commissioner�s Order for Crawler Cranes

Industry Notice:
Assembly/Disassembly Requirements for Mobile Cranes & Derricks

Industry Notice: Crane and Derrick
Log Requirements

Industry Notice: Minimum Content of Site Safety Plan Submissions

DOB NOW: Build Resources

DOB NOW: Safety Facade
Resources

DOB NOW: Safety Facade FAQ

DOB NOW: Safety Boiler Resources

DOB NOW: Safety Boiler FAQ

DOB NOW: Tax Exempt Buildings

Sample Notice of Violation Benchmarking

Metrics & Reports

Top Elevator Offenders List

Regulatory Agenda For Fiscal Year 2018

AEU2: Certificate of Correction

AEU6: Multiple Submission Form

AEU20: Statement in Support of Certificate of Correction

Job Postings

Sign up for Weather Alerts

Service Updates

DOB NOW: Inspections

Borough Support Kiosks

Cranes and Derricks

Revised Frequent Inspection
Requirements

After-Hours Variance

Application (PW5) Updated

DOB NOW: Inspections Owner Email

Updates

Cranes and Derricks

New and Revised Forms

New Electrical Advisory
Board Submission Requirement

Asbestos Abatement Compliance Required

Cash Payment

Restrictions

Gas Piping Work

Civil Penalty Amnesty Program

eRenewal

Requirement Updates

Development HUB
Consultation

Request Form Updated

LAA Filings

Fire Stopping Requirements

Code
Notes

Certificate of Occupancy & Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

All Code Notes

Local
Laws

OSHA Notification Act

Local Law 68 of 2017 (effective 09.07.17) A Local Law to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York, in relation to the OSHA notification act.

Crane GPS Requirements

Local Law 77 of 2017 (effective 05.1.18) A Local Law to amend the Administrative Code of
the City of New York, in relation to requiring cranes to be equipped
with global positioning systems or similar locating devices.

Construction Accident Notification

Local Law 78 of 2017 (effective 05.10.17) A Local Law to
amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York, in relation to
requiring the Department of Buildings to report on all construction
incidents that result in an injury or fatality to a member of the public
or a construction worker.

Crane Event Records

Local Law 79 of 2017 (effective 01.01.19) A Local Law to amend the Administrative Code of
the City of New York, in relation to maintaining crane event records.

Crane Operator Licensing

Local Law 80 of 2017 (section 1 effective 11.10.17, section 2 effective 09.07.17) A Local Law
to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York, in relation to
licensing for operators of certain complex cranes.

Construction Superintendents

Local Law 81 of 2017 (effective 11.06.17) A Local Law to amend the Administrative Code of the
City of New York, in relation to requiring construction superintendents
at certain construction sites.

Hearings + Rules

Penalty Schedule

1 RCNY 102-01 (effective 05.10.17) This rule relocates the Department of Buildings (DOB) Penalty Schedule from the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings Environmental Control Board (OATH ECB) rules in
Chapter 3 of Title 48 of the Rules of the City of New York to DOB�s
rules in Chapter 100 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York.
OATH ECB is proposing a companion rule repealing the DOB Penalty
Schedule from its rules.

Riggers and Sign
Hangers

1 RCNY 11-01 (effective 05.25.17)

1 RCNY 25-01 (effective
05.25.17)

1 RCNY 104-05 (effective
05.25.17

1 RCNY 104-06 (effective
05.25.17)

1 RCNY 104-20 (effective
05.25.17)

1 RCNY 104-21 (effective
05.25.17)

The above relates to
reinstatement of license, continuing education requirements, and
supervisory responsibilities of riggers and sign hangers.

Cranes and Derricks
Amendments

1 RCNY 3319-01 (effective
05.24.17) The amendments completely revises the provisions in subdivision (g) related
to the certificate of on-site inspections, establishes a new requirement
for a crane or derrick log to be maintained at the job site, adds a
requirement for an assembly/disassembly director to be designated and
charged with ensuring compliance with the approved assembly/disassembly
plan, and mandates that the wind be measured via an anemometer.

Lift Directors

1 RCNY 3319-02 (effective 05.24.17) This rule mandates that a lift director be present at a construction
site while a crane or derrick is performing certain tasks, to verify
compliance with New York City regulations and to ensure weather
conditions are monitored and the crane or derrick properly secured.

All Department Rules

2014 Construction Code Updates

Update Page # 25 reflects changes made by

Local Law 78 of 2017 (effective 05.10.17), in relation to requiring the department of
buildings to report on all construction incidents that result in an
injury or fatality to a member of the public or a construction worker.

Update Pages are printable
inserts to keep your hard copy Construction Codes up to date.

All

Update Pages for the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.

Did You Know

The

Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) is a NYC Department of Finance database that
allows you to search New York City property records and view document
images.

You can even sign up to
receive an alert when the City Register records a document related to
your property with the
Recorded Document Notification
Program.

Rick D. Chandler, P.E.,
Commissioner

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