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Type/ |
Relevant Code Sections |
Purpose |
AC 28-101.4, |
This Bulletin clarifies when to apply the 2014 Construction Codes or the 2022 Construction Codes to new buildings, alterations, partial demolition, and full demolition, including the applicable provisions of Chapter BC 33 (Safeguards During Construction or Demolition). |
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Administrative Code (AC) 28-303; |
Clarification of the scope of the periodic boiler inspection. |
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ZR 12-10, |
This Bulletin clarifies cellular monopoles as Use Group 6D “telephone exchanges or other communications equipment structures” under the New York City Zoning Resolution. |
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OPPN 2 of 1993 |
This Bulletin rescinds 1 Operations Policy and Procedure Notice, 25 Memoranda, 4 Directives, 10 Letters, and 1 Buildings Bulletin which were issued by the Department but are no longer applicable. |
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Memo 12-23-81, |
This Bulletin rescinds 6 Memoranda, 2 Directives, 10 Letters and 3 Extract City Records, which were issued by this Department but are no longer applicable. |
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2014 PC 605.12.2, |
This document establishes acceptance criteria for couplings used as mechanical joints for water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage and storm drainage piping systems. |
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BC G304, |
To describe FEMA’s clarifications on residential ancillary spaces and building systems, and the applicability to applications required to comply with Appendix G of the New York City Building Code. |