Directives & Memoranda

Index for Selected Directives, Memoranda, Policy & Procedure Notices and Interpretations through 1996.

DISCLAIMER: This is an Index for selected documents issued through 1996. For documents issued after 1996, check our other Reference Materials (located in our Codes). You should check with the Department to ensure compliance with all rulings and interpretations.

Instructions
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RADIO TOWERS

Memo 11-22-55 R
RAILROAD AIR SPACE (SEE "ZONING")
RANGE HOODS (SEE "FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS")
REAR YARD EQUIVALENTS (SEE "ZONING")
RECONSIDERATIONS
Reconsideration relating to Local Law 41 of 1978 Memo 7-7-81 R
Requests for NYC Bldg. Code Information, Interpretations,Consultations and Reconsideration Directive 1 of 1985R
RECORDS
Public Records Directive 21 of 1970 * S R
Freedom of Information Law Directive 14 of 1974 * S
Freedom of Information Law Directive 2 of 1979 *
REFERENCE STANDARDS
RS 17-3B Electrical Supply Directive 15 of 1974R
RS 16 Section P.107.13 Memo 9-20-76 *
RS 16 Section P 116.0 & P 116.1 Memo 2-15-78
RS 14-6 - Domestic Gas Ranges Memo 1-30-79
RS 16 Section P 113.9 Memo 4-16-80
RS 17-1 Section 4(c) and RS 17-2 Section 2-4.3, Section 2-5.3, Memo 12-1-81 * R
Table 2-2.1(a) & Chapter 8
RS 5-1C Exterior Wall Construction Memo 12-21-82 R
RS 13-3 Commercial Cooking Systems Memo 2-5-85 * R
RS 13-3, Section 3-2.10.1, Fire Protection for Ducts of Memo 5-22-87 R
Commercial Kitchen Ranger Hoods
RS 4-6, Section 4.9 (Re: Accessible Route) Letter 6-29-90
RS 13-1, Smoke Detectors in Mechanical Rooms Letter 8-2-90 R
REFUSE BURNING EQUIPMENT
Discontinuance of Operation Memo 11-13-73 (see 1985) R
REFUSE COMPACTORS
Letters of Approval Directive 5 of 1968 * S
Revised Letters of Approval Memo 12-19-68 * S R
Notification of Bureau of Air Ressources, DEP Memo 8-11-70 S
Compactors & RoomMemo 9-19-75
REINSTATEMENT OF APPLICATIONS (SEE "PLAN EXAMINATION")
RELOCATION (ALSO SEE "EMERGENCY PROCEDURES" & "VACATE ORDERS")
Vacating Residence Buildings Memo 1-8-73 S R
Vacate Orders Memo 12-23-77 *
RENT & HOUSING MAINTENANCE, OFFICE OF
Cellar Apts - Directive No. CE 8/74 Memo 1-17-75R
REPAIR (SEE "FIRE DAMAGE")
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO NON-RESIDENTIAL USE

Memo 11-13-68 R
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (LARGE SCALE)

Memo 5-3-65 R
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
MEA Acceptance of Memo 7-29-87 *
RESTRICTIVE DECLARATIONS 
Corp. Counsel Opinion No. 107,915 Memo 4-23-75 *
UDC Compliance with ZR, B.C. & Charter Opinion No. 22-79 Memo 2-28-79 *
RIGGING
Use of Slider Hooks for Rigging of Loads Advisory 11-4-85
ROOF STAPLES
Pneumatic Driven Roof Staples Memo 6-7-82 * R
RULES & REGULATIONS
Relating to Fire-retarding, Fire-escapes and ladder to Roof Scuttles (filed 2-9-51) Rule 4.20.1 Memo 12-7-76