2016 New York City Energy Code Goes Into Effect
The 2016 Energy Code goes into effect on October 3rd! Are you ready?
Energy Code training can help you be prepared to meet the new requirements. Sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, training programs on the new requirements of the 2016 New York State and New York City Energy codes are available for design professionals and builders. Learn more!
Training for Architects and Engineers*
Training for the 1,2,3 family Buildings Trades*
NYC Solar Installations To Exceed 3,000 in 2016
The Department of Buildings has already issued close to 3,000 permits for solar panel installations so far this year, an almost 1000% increase in permits issued compared to 2012. Thanks to the Department's streamlined permitting process, allowing small scale solar installation projects to enter the Professional Certification program, the City is well on its way to the Mayor's goal of reducing all greenhouse gases by 80 percent by 2050.
Mayor de Blasio's Press Release
DOB NOW: Safety Roll Out
As of September 12, Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors, Professional Engineers, Registered Architects and Owners are required to use DOB NOW: Safety to submit their façade compliance filings to the Department. You must be registered in eFiling to log into DOB NOW: Safety.
Forgiving Fines: New York City's Amnesty Program
The New York City Department of Finance launched Forgiving Fines: The NYC Amnesty Program, running from September 12th to December 12th. This program allows property owners with penalties issued by the Department of Buildings to have those fees reduced by fixing the underlying violation. Take advantage of the amnesty program, and reduce your fines, before NYC Forgiving Fines expires!
Disciplinary Cases
The Department of Buildings recently audited 37 professionally certified and Directive 14 applications which were found to include multiple code non-compliances. The Professional Engineers and Registered Architects who submitted the applications faced disciplinary actions from the Department, including the voluntary surrender of Professional Certification and Directive 14 privileges.
Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders
Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals
September Press Releases
City Files Criminal Charges Against Building Owner Who Had Fatal Facade Collapse 09.23.16
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Service Updates
DOB NOW: Inspections
(Upcoming Change)
Builder Pavement Plans or Checklist in Lieu of Plans
Permit Fees for New
Buildings & Alterations
New Fee Changes Pending System Update
Construction
Superintendent
Expanded Scope of Work & Duties
Ambulatory Health Care &
Animal Service Facilities
Sprinkler Systems Required
PER 11 Manual Appointment
Request Form
Accepted by Email Only
DOB NOW: Safety
(Upcoming Change)
Façade Job Filings Online Only
DOB NOW: Safety
(Upcoming Change)
Façade Job Filings No Longer Available for Review in BIS
Buildings Bulletins
Buildings Bulletins represent the official policies of the Department. Users may perform a key word search to obtain relevant bulletins.
Local Laws
Local Law 91 of 2016 signed by Mayor de Blasio on 08.03.16 enacting the 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code (“2016 NYCECC”) has an effective date of 10.03.16.
Local Law 91 of 2016 conforms the New York city energy conservation code to the New York state energy code with amendments unique to construction in the city.
Applications filed on or after 10.03.16 will be subject to the 2016 NYCECC.
Complete applications filed on or before 10.02.16 will be subject to the 2014 NYCECC.
NOTE: Complete applications are those that meet the submittal requirements of Buildings Bulletin 2014-015 and include a complete energy analysis.
The 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code is available to view for free at the DOB Energy Conservation Code website.
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
Website Updates
Department Approved Courses Provider List
Licensing Updates
Construction Superintendent Registration
Licensing Insurance Guidelines
Did You Know
Every Tuesday night from 4pm - 7pm the Department's borough offices are open to the public for Homeowner's Night & Small Business Owner's Night. This weekly event allows New Yorkers to ask Department representatives about building related topics that include home improvement plans, the permitting process, and resolving DOB violations.
Bill de Blasio, Mayor
Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner
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