Our Series on New York City 2022 Chapter 33 Building Code Continues…
Introducing BC 3303 – Safeguards and Maintenance of Site – Effective November 7, 2022
You may already know that existing code required that a watchperson on major buildings have OSHA 10 training. But starting today, the revised code requires that training on both major and non-major buildings. In addition, the former code required that the watchperson have FDNY fireguard certification. THE REVISED CODE requires an FDNY watchperson certification.
This revised code goes into effect – TODAY! and there is lots more to BC 3303, including container material specifications, unenclosed perimeters, daily inspection of housekeeping, chute construction, floor numbering and much more!
See the full Chapter 33 revisions in full at the NYC DOB website. See section 3303.3 on page 20 for the complete code. They go into effect Monday, November 7th, 2022.
*Note: These are not retroactive requirements, unless specifically stated.
In the coming days, we’re going to be sharing some of the most important aspects of this revision that our industry friends and associates need to know about via our LinkedIn page. We suggest you follow our page so you won’t miss a single one. You can also join our e-mailing list using the form below to receive updates on this and all matters we share about New York City construction.
For clients, we’ll be consulting, advising and holding video call de-briefs for some the most important aspects of these code changes. We’re even developing a handy reference guide and digest – specially curated for our clients.
There’s no time like the present to prepare and educate yourself on these important changes. Join us now, and we’ll see you in the coming year, keeping your projects safe, secure, profitable, and successful!
Are you a Contractor – General or Sub? Temporary Construction Equipment Installer? Site Safety Manager? Site Safety Coordinator? Registered Construction Superintendent? Concrete Safety Manager?
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No matter what your role is, being aware of New York City’s latest construction code changes can help you to build safe and save you time and money. And as we all well know – ignorance of the rules is no defense when the inspector comes knocking. Not having a firm grip on the latest regulations can be very costly. Problems like this can be avoided when you have an experienced team combing through the new regulations and making relevant information available to you.
The new chapter 33 construction code revisions cover the following areas:
- Manufacturer specifications, design, and capacity
- Safeguards and Maintenance of the Site
- Soil and foundation work
- Material placement and installation
- Demolition
- Protection of pedestrians
- Unenclosed perimeter protection
- Protection of adjoining property
- Requirements for the construction or demolition of major buildings
If you’re doing major work in New York City, every one of these areas is part of your day-to-day.
Here at Cahill Strategies, we assist developers, owners, general contractors and other industry stakeholders to understand the intricacies of the New York City code. We solve problems in this area every single day.
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Robert “Bobby” D’Alessio, is a former New York City Department of Buildings Senior Executive Director of Construction Safety. Mr. D’Alessio’s focus is predominately in the areas of construction code and safety analysis for our clients’ major new building and renovation projects in the New York City and surrounding regions.
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The existing code sections pertaining to exterior demolition safety zones, required to mitigate material/debris fall hazards to the public, have been revised and include several exceptions.
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