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2020 Buildings Bulletins
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3 RCNY 608-01 |
This bulletin clarifies the applicable limitations when establishing stationary storage battery systems and stationary fuel-cell power systems accessory to the principle uses they serve within a single zoning lot and outlines the filing procedures for such systems. |
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Technical/ Bird Friendly Building Design and Construction Requirements Guidance Document |
BC 107 |
Clarify applicability, design and filing requirements necessary to show compliance with Local Law 15 of 2020. |
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BC G104.5.1, BC G304.1.2(2), BC G105.3, BC G501.1, BC G106.4 |
This document establishes evaluation criteria for glazing systems used for dry floodproofing in special flood hazard areas (“floodresistant glazing systems”) designed to meet the definition of “substantially impermeable” and to resist site-specific loads pursuant to ASCE 24. |
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Opertional/ 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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Opertional/ Supersedes: |
Emergency Executive Orders: EO 126, EO 128 |
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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Directives 9 of 1969; 20 of 1969; and 15 of 1971 |
This bulletin rescinds 3 Directives, 1 Executive Order, 1 letter, and 11 memoranda that are no longer applicable under any Code. |
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Emergency Executive Orders: EEO 132 |
This bulletin describes the application process for qualifying educational institutions to obtain approval for temporary student dormitory use in hotels. |
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BC 908.7 |
To clarify 1 RCNY §908-01 in relation to Section 6.3.3.2 of NFPA 720 regarding notification appliance devices used for the detection of carbon monoxide. |
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Operational/ Superseded by: |
Emergency Executive Orders: EO 126 and EO 128 |
This bulletin describes when a DOB permit application is not required for the safe NEW York City Phase 2 reopening of restaurants and bars. |
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Technical/ Supersedes: |
LL 5/73 |
This document clarifies requirements for standpipe and sprinkler systems in existing buildings undergoing alterations, including compartmentation requirements and FDNY notifications. This document includes revisions to the previous FDNY Letter of No Objection procedures. |
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Operational/ Related Bulletin: |
AC 28-114 |
This document clarifies the final inspection requirement for certain work types not requiring new or modified certificates of occupancy. |
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AC 28-103.8 |
This bulletin provides updated guidance to owners and contractors regarding the reopening of sites whose operations were suspended due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. |
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Technical/ Supersedes: |
NYCECC 101.2.4 |
This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, or repair to HVAC and/or service water heating systems may not be required to comply with the 2020 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), pursuant to NYCECC Chapters R5, C5, and Appendix CA (amendments to 90.1-2016). |
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Technical/ Supersedes: |
NYCECC 101.2.4 |
This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, or repair to a lighting or electrical power system or control equipment may not be required to comply with the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), pursuant to NYCECC Chapter R5, Chapter C5, and Appendix CA (amendments to ASHRAE 90.1-2016). |
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Technical/ Supersedes: |
NYCECC 101.2. 4 |
This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, or repair to a building envelope may not be required to comply with the 2020 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), pursuant to section NYCECC Chapters R5, C5, or Appendix CA (amendments to ASHRAE 90.1-2016). |
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Operational/ Supersedes: |
AC 28-103.8 |
This bulletin provides updated guidance to owners and contractors regarding how to secure their construction and demolition sites when operations are suspended due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. |
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Operational/ Supersedes: Prospectively and Partially Supersedes Operations Policy and Procedure Notice # 7/02 Related Bulletin(s): BB 2016-010 |
AC 28-104.2.1 |
This bulletin seeks to clarify the application process for Adult Establishment applications under the 2001 Zoning Resolution Amendments. |
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Operational/ Superseded by: |
AC 28-103.8 |
This bulletin provides guidance to owners and contractors regarding how to secure their construction and demolition sites when operations are suspended due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. |
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ZR 12-10 Definition of “Zoning Lot” |
This document clarifies that a newly formed zoning lot may not consist of parts of tax lots. |
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1 RCNY 5000-01 |
This bulletin clarifies when to apply the 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) or the 2020 NYCECC to New Building (NB) and Alteration (Alt) applications. |
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AC 27-3004 |
This bulletin clarifies that the installation of firestops does not require a New York City licensed electrician. |
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