Buildings News - July 2017

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July 2017

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DOB
NOW: Safety For Boiler Compliance Filings

Friday, July 28th, was the last day that
DOB would accept in-person boiler compliance filings for the 2017
inspection cycle. Starting Monday, August 14th, all filings for the 2017
cycle will only be accepted electronically through DOB NOW: Safety.
Sign up for DOB NOW by registering in eFiling today.

Boiler Compliance Filing Service Update

DOB NOW: Safety Boiler Resources

DOB NOW: Safety for Boiler Compliance FAQ

No-Penalty Private Elevators Legalization Program

DOB launched its no-penalty legalization
program for unregistered private elevators in July, allowing homeowners
to request free inspections for any unregistered private device in a
residential home, with no risk of receiving violations from the
Department. Elevator devices in private homes -- including passenger
elevators, dumbwaiters, and stairway chair lifts -- are legally required
to be registered with DOB and undergo regular inspections to ensure they
are safe to use.

Owners of unregistered elevators who wish
to legalize and register their device can email the Department's
Elevator Unit at

PrivateResidenceElevator@buildings.nyc.gov or call (212) 393-2555 to
schedule an inspection appointment.

Press Release

Elevator Safety

DOB Guide to Elevators

New
Permit Guidance For Enclosed Balconies

DOB has released guidance for both owners
and design professionals on permit requirements for enclosed balconies
that are more than 40 feet above street level. Check out these summaries
to ensure that your balcony enclosure is legal.

Owner's Summary

Design Professional's Summary

Info
Sessions For New Job Types in DOB NOW: Build

We are excited to announce that DOB NOW:
Build for Antenna and Curb Cut job filings will launch on August
28, 2017, followed by DOB NOW: Build for sidewalk sheds,
supported scaffold, fence and sign job filings On October 16, 2017. The
online platform allows users to submit filings for these new job types
from the comfort of their home or office, while bringing a new level of
transparency to the process. Sign up today for one of our DOB NOW: Build information sessions for these job types to learn more about
the change.

Sign up For Antenna and Curb Cut Info Sessions

Sign Up For Sidewalk Sheds, Supported Scaffold, Fence, and Sign Info
Sessions

Antenna and Curb Cut Service Update

Sidewalk Sheds, Supported Scaffold, Fence, and Sign Service Update

DOB NOW Online Help

Upcoming DOB NOW Webinar Sessions

Can't make it to one of our free in-person
info sessions for DOB NOW? Want more information about the coming
updates for the online platform? Sign up for one of our upcoming
webinars on DOB NOW: Build and DOB NOW: Safety.

DOB NOW: Safety Webinars for Boiler Compliance Filings

DOB NOW: Build Webinars for Sidewalk Sheds, Supported
Scaffolding, Sign and Fence Job Filings

DOB NOW: Build Webinars for Antenna and Curb Cut Job Filings

Disciplinary Cases

DOB recently issued 30 failure to
safeguard violations at separate construction sites around New York City
for conditions that endangered the public and workers. DOB also issued
five violations to construction superintendents who failed to carry out
their duties.

Following a building collapse due to
inadequate structural demolition drawings, and previous non-compliance
with Department regulations, DOB referred a Professional Engineer to the
NYS Department of Education Office of Professional Discipline. Based on
the referral, the NYS Board imposed a 1 year suspension, a 1 year stayed
suspension, and a 2 year probation.

DOB recently issued violations to 13
building owners for illegal alterations done without DOB approval. The
resulting civil penalties for these violations totaled over $133,000.

Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders

Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals

Licensing

Obtain a Master Plumber License

License Changes: Master Plumber and Master Fire Suppression Piping
Contractor

Obtain a Class A or B Oil Burner Equipment Installer License

License Renewal: High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer

Obtain a High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License

License Renewal: Elevator Inspector

Obtain a Private Elevator Inspection Agency Director or Co-Director
License

Obtain a Private Elevator Inspector Agency License

License Renewal: Elevator Director

License Renewal: Special Sign Hanger

Obtain a Master Sign Hanger License

Obtain a New York City Concrete Safety Manager Registration

LIC41 - Written Examination Application

LIC42 - Practical Examination Application

DPL1 Form - Design Professional / Licensee Seal and Signature Form for
DOB NOW

Department Approved Course Providers

Job Postings

Sign up for Weather Alerts

Service Updates

DOB NOW: Inspections

DPL-1 Form

DOB NOW: Inspections

Gas Authorization and Plumbing Sign-off Request Changes

DOB NOW: Inspections

Borough Support Kiosks

DOB NOW: Inspections

Owner Email Updates

DOB NOW: Safety

eFiling: Registration Required to submit Boiler Compliance Filings

DOB NOW: Safety

Boiler Compliance Filings Launch

DOB NOW: Safety

Boiler Compliance Filings Info Sessions

DOB NOW: Build

Antenna and Curb Cut Job Filings Info Sessions

Cranes and Derricks

New and Revised Forms

Cranes and Derricks

Revised Frequent Inspection Requirements

Elevators

Construction Code Determinations

New Department Form

Borough Intake Form and Electronic Denial Notification Process

Boiler Insurance Agency
Inspectors

eFiling: New Enrollment Process

High Pressure Boiler
Operators/Stationary Engineers

eFiling: New Enrollment Process

Filing Representatives

eFiling: Registration Changes

Registered Landscape
Architects

eFiling: New Enrollment Process

License Applicants and
Current Licensees

Fitness Requirements

After-Hours Variance

Application (PW5) Updated

Hearings + Rules

Licensing Requirement
Exemptions For Mobile Crane Operators

1 RCNY 3319-01 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to
exempt operators of certain cranes of a limited size and capacity from
licensing requirements.

Public hearing: 8/17/17 @
2pm - 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

Ballast and Aggregate in
Solar Electric Generating Systems

1 RCNY 105-02 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to
amend the rules regarding the use of ballast and aggregate in the
installation of a solar electric generating system.

Public hearing: 8/8/17 @ 2pm
- 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

Individual Private On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems

1 RCNY 8001-01 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing a new rule to establish the
minimum standards, and waivers from such standards, for approval of the
design, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance and
operation of individual on-site private sewage disposal systems when a
permit is also issued for the construction or alteration of a building.

Public hearing: 8/29/17 @
2pm - 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

All Department Rules

2014 Construction Code Updates

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

All

update pages for the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.

Code
Notes

All Code Notes

Website Updates

Stop Work Orders

DOB Job Application Filings Data

Construction Related Accident Reports

DOB Licensees Data

DOB NOW: Safety For Boiler Compliance Filings Presentation

Local Law 87/09 Information Session Presentation

CCD1 -Construction Code Determination Form

CCD1 and ZRD1 Instructions

Did You Know

DOB is hard at work
continually adding new categories for our

Project Guidelines series.

We just added Project
Guidelines for

antennas, curb cuts, public right-of way encroachments, sidewalk cafes
and signs, with more categories coming soon.

Owners, design
professionals, skilled tradespeople and registrants can use these job
requirement overviews and checklists to help them navigate each step of
their next project.

Rick D. Chandler, P.E.,
Commissioner

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