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The Department of Buildings publishes Buildings Bulletins which represent the official policies of the Department to assist our customers and employees. These bulletins are currently sorted by date of issuance. New ways to browse and search this data will be coming in the near future.
Additional reference resources include Executive Orders, Directives & Memoranda, Policy & Procedure Notices (PPNs), DOB Rules, Technical Certification & Research materials, and Presentations.
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2021 Buildings Bulletins |
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To clarify 1RCNY §4000-01 in relation to 2011 NYC Electrical Code Section 110.2(B), regarding electrical installations 1000kVA or greater, and installations above 600V, which are required to be filed for Electrical Review. |
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Local Law 97 of 2019, |
This Bulletin clarifies the treatment of electricity load associated with electric vehicle supply equipment for compliance with the annual Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting established in Local Law 97 of 2019 (LL 97/2019). |
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AC 28-105, |
This document establishes guidelines for installation and maintenance of space heating distribution energy management systems. |
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AC 28-113, |
This document establishes acceptance criteria, installation, and maintenance requirements for heat transfer nanofluids used in hydronic closed-loop HVAC systems. |
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AC 28-113, |
This Bulletin clarifies design, inspection, use, adjustment, maintenance, and repair for cast-in-place threaded anchors (J-bolts with exposed threaded ends) used for unenclosed perimeter protection in accordance with the NYC Building Code. |
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MC 403, |
This document recognizes the use of self-contained air circulating sanitization systems in elevator cars. |
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AC 28-105, |
This document establishes guidelines for installation of transparent window insulation panels. |
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AC 28-302, |
This document recognizes the use of imaging robots to aid in the critical examination requirements for compliance filings for the Façade Inspection Safety Program. |
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AC 28-302, |
This document establishes the acceptable use of artificial intelligence in detecting façade defects and deterioration. |
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Technical Policy Procedure Notice (TPPN) 5 of 1998; Zoning Resolution (ZR) 22-21, 32-15, 32-31, 42-12, 42-31; Building Code (BC) 3202.2, 1704.10, 1704.32; Fire Code (FC) 504.4.1; Administrative Code (AC) 28-105.4.2; Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (‘Spectrum Act’). |
This bulletin clarifies the applicability and limitations of TPPN 5 of 1998 to cellular antennas. |
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SUPPORTING INFORMATION FOR: Article 320 of the Administrative Code, Building Energy and Emissions Limits. |
This bulletin clarifies the applicability of adjusted building emissions limits approved for Not-for-profit Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities related to the annual Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting established in Local Law 97 of 2019 (LL 97/2019). |
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RESCINDS: DOB’s Phase 1 Reopening Guidance and Buildings Bulletins 2020-006, 2020-010, 2020-015, 2021-008 |
This bulletin rescinds one guidance document and four Buildings Bulletins that are no longer applicable. |
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Operational/ Supersedes: Rescinded by: Related Bulletin: |
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This bulletin describes when a DOB permit application is not required and how to determine the number of occupants for the reopening of indoor food services and dining in restaurants and establishments in New York City. |
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This bulletin focuses on natural gas as a power source for outdoor heaters, and describes the process of installing, permitting, and operating such heaters. |
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This bulletin focuses on electricity as a power source for heaters and describes the process of installing, permitting, and operating such heaters. |
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EO 126, |
This bulletin describes when a DOB permit application is not required for the safe New York City reopening of restaurants and bars. |
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BC 3307.6.4.10, |
This bulletin provides guidance to owners, contractors, and designers for placing sidewalk sheds near green infrastructure. |
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AC I 318, |
Clarify the role of the Special Inspector during concrete placement. |
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BC 102.4 |
To clarify visible occupant notification appliances requirements in Section 6.4.1.1 of NFPA 720, a reference standard adopted by 1RCNY §908-01, and fire markings requirements for notification appliances in Section 6.3.3.2 of NFPA 720. |
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FGC 502.1 |
This bulletin clarifies the applicability of section FGC 502.1 that mandates the use of listed and labeled plastic pipe as vent pipe serving category IV appliances. |
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