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Standpipe Job Filings in DOB NOW:Build

As of January 17th, standpipe job filings are now available in DOB NOW: Build, our interactive, web-based portal that will enable the public to do all business with NYC Buildings online. The ability to file for standpipe jobs in DOB NOW: Build adds to functionalities already available in DOB NOW: Build, DOB NOW: Safety, DOB NOW: Inspections, and the DOB NOW Public Portal. Register in eFiling to get access to DOB NOW today.

DOB NOW: Build

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DOB NOW Public Portal


Tickets Available For Build SafeLive Safe Conference

Tickets are now available for DOB's Build Safe│Live Safe Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, May 3rd at the New York Marriott Downtown in Lower Manhattan. The conference is a daylong series of seminars presented by Department experts discussing industry trends and highlighting safe construction practices. Attendees of the conference will also have the opportunity to earn professional credits. Stay tuned for information on seminar topics and conference updates. Tickets are available through our website, reserve your seat today.

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2017 Build Safe │ Live Safe Conference


Deadline Approaching For Seats on License Boards

There is still time to apply for a position as a board member on the Electrical License Board and the Master Plumber & Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License Board. These volunteer positions at NYC Buildings are open to members of the electrical and plumbing industries, architectural and engineering communities, as well as other industry stakeholders. The application deadline to be considered for these positions is February 7, 2017.

Service Notice

Request For Nominations to License Boards

Electrical License Board Application

Master Plumber & Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors License Board Application


Disciplinary Cases

In an effort to enhance construction safety on work sites throughout the City, the Department hired over 140 new inspectors in calendar year 2016, quadrupled fines for safety lapses, and undertook a massive proactive enforcement sweep. As a result of these enhanced measures, NYC Buildings inspectors issued 54,407 ECB violations in 2016 to buildings and construction sites across NYC; well above the 49,213 ECB violations that were issued in 2015. During this same period of time, the City collected $68,092,866 in penalties from ECB violations, a 62% increase from the $42,024,529 in collected penalties from 2015.

Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders

Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals


Licensing Updates

LIC41: Written Exam Application

LIC42: Practical Exam Application

Private Elevator Agency Director License Renewal Checklist

Licensing Insurance Guidelines

License Deactivation

Site Safety Manager Supplemental Investigation Questionnaire

Obtain a NYC Hoisting Machine Operator Class C1, C2 or C3


Website Updates

TR6 Filing Instructions

DOB NOW: Safety QEWI Manual

Cranes & Derricks Holiday Weekend Inspection Schedule

Holidays/Closings

Facades SWARMP Filings

Fences and Backyard Sheds

Building a More Sustainable New York

Scaffolding & Sheds DOT Information

Sidewalk Shed Installation & Permits

Electrical Firm Account Cashier Contact

Obtain a Safety Registration Number


Job Postings


Sign up for Weather Alerts

 

Service Updates

BEST, Excavations, and Scaffolding
Units Relocate

One-, Two-, or Three-Family New Buildings and Alteration Applications
Permit Fees

PER12 Manual Appointment Requests
Email Submission Process

LAA Emergency Work Notification
Process For Utility Company Gas Restoration

After-Hours Variance Application
Submissions Accepted Online Only

Sprinkler Systems
Required in Animal Service Facilities

OP128 Form
Updated

Manhattan Gas Test And Gas Finish
Emergency Work Notification

Administrative Enforcement Unit
Changes in Available Services and Service Level Agreement

Electrical Application Review (ED16A)
Location Change

Changes to Elevator Door Monitoring System
Permit and Inspection

Gas Test and Gas Finish
Self-Certifications Ending in Manhattan

Counter Service
Protocol Reminder

After-Hours Variance Application
Submissions Accepted Online Only


Code Notes

Decks and Porches

Letter of No Objection or Letter of Verification

All Code Notes


Hearings + Rules

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.


Buildings Bulletins

2017-001: Clarifies the extent of testing required for alterations to existing fuel gas piping systems. Such alterations may be limited to a single branch, or may affect the entire system. This document shall not override requirements of the New York City Fuel Gas Code.

All Buildings Bulletins


Did You Know

NYC Buildings provides homeowners with digital Tool Kits on our website, supplying information on Department regulations and advice on common home improvement projects, such as kitchen renovations, property fences, curb cuts and porches.

These Tool Kits help guide homeowners with a quick overview of these smaller projects, including details on when a NYC Buildings permit is required for the job and which construction professionals are necessary to hire in order to proceed with the work.

Have more questions? Homeowners can also stop by our weekly Homeowners' Night events, held every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm at the Department's Borough Offices. NYC Buildings experts will be on hand to discuss a number of topics, including how to proceed with these home improvement projects.

Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner

 

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