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This year's Build Safe │ Live Safe Conference will be held on May 4th at the New York Marriott Downtown. Department experts will discuss industry trends and safe construction practices. Professional credit will be available. Updates will be announced in upcoming issues of Buildings News.
To register, send resume to Careers@Buildings.nyc.gov by February 3rd.
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Public Comment Period for New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code
Members of the public are invited to submit comments about proposed modifications to the 2014 NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code through February 5, 2016. The expected effective date of the new Code is late June, 2016.
NY State Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (CEHA) Training
Professional Engineers and Certified Floodplain Mangers may earn Continuing Education credits by attending any of the trainings in the CEHA series.
International Code Council (ICC) Government Relations Updates
Code Change Cost Impact Substantiation
Voter Validation Deadline for Group B Codes Fast Approaching
Updates to the 2014 NYC Construction Codes
Update Page # 9 reflects changes made by Local Law 78 of 2015 (effective 12/31/15), requiring the installation of automatic fire sprinklers by December 31, 2016 in animal hospitals, kennels, pounds, veterinary clinics and pet shops where animals are sheltered on a 24-hour basis.
Update Page # 10 reflects changes made by Chapter 520 of NYS Laws of 2015 (effective 1/10/16), requiring the Department to determine that scaffolding at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) projects are being used as part of “ongoing construction” before renewing those permits.
Update Pages are printable inserts to keep your hard copy Construction Codes up to date.
Service Updates
eFiling
New Enrollment Process
Tenant Protection Plans
New Stand Alone Form
Inspection Ready
Inspection Report Requirements
Building Pavement Plan Signoffs
Cranes and Derricks
Certifications
Pre-2014 Elevator Application or Elevator Building Notice
PE/RA Record Access
Crane Owner Update
Owner PW1 Email Updates
PIN Linking Instructions
New Crane Rule
CD1 Form Revised
Solar Photovoltaic
Panel Projects
Professional Certification
Scaffold Safety
New E-mail Account
Customer Service
Enhancements
Q-Matic System
Standpipe Testing
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Online Payments
eChecks & Credit Cards
Reinstatement Fees
Expired Plans, Permits &
Applications
Certificate of Compliance for Service Equipment
Update
Debit Cards with
Credit Card Logo
New Federal Requirement
Buildings Bulletins
2016-004: Clarifies the definition of historic structure for flood zone purposes.
2016-003: Establishes acceptance criteria for grease duct enclosure assemblies.
2016-002: Rescinds Technical Policy and Procedure Notice (TPPN) 5/99 that is no longer applicable under any code.
2016-001: Establishes acceptance criteria for threaded high-strength steel reinforcing bars as alternative materials in the NYC Construction Codes.
2015-037: Establishes qualification criteria and submittal requirements for approved pipe welder qualification agencies and the welder's employer.
2015-036: Establishes acceptance criteria for Grade 100 high-strength steel reinforcing bars.
Rules Promulgated by the Department
1 RCNY 1101-01 (effective 12/30/15), re-establishes acceptable prototype bathrooms and powder rooms in alterations in buildings that were originally occupied on or before March 13, 1991 and TPPN 15/88, TPPN 22/88 & TPPN 1/92 are rescinded.
1 RCNY 103-05 Amendment (effective 12/30/15), removes language referencing high-pressure boiler inspections conducted by the Department as these responsibilities have been transferred to the owner as per 2014 NYC Construction Codes.
1 RCNY 3319-01 (effective 12/31/15), updates crane regulations to best practices and national standards and repeals Reference Standard RS 19-2.
1 RCNY 6-01, 1 RCNY 8-01, 1 RCNY 27-03, 1 RCNY 27-04, 1 RCNY 403-01 & 1 RCNY 4000-06 (effective 1/4/16), have been repealed as they are addressed by the NYC Construction Codes or NYC Electrical Code. Referenced Standards RS 19-1 & RS 19-4 have also been repealed.
Did You Know?
Mayor de Blasio and Emergency Management Department Commissioner Esposito launched a new public service video announcement to help New Yorkers prepare for winter weather hazards.
Bill de Blasio, Mayor
Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner
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