The revised code now requires the installation of smoke detectors and wet sprinklers or dry chemical extinguishers (commonly used today) and compliance with egress requirements of Chapter 10, as they relate to door width and travel distance.
The revised code has added a daily inspection requirement for general housekeeping to ensure compliance with 3303.4.1 through 333.4.10.
Our Series on the 2022 New York City Building Code, Chapter 33, Safeguards During Construction or Demolition Continues...
Today we have three updates from NYC DOB. Two have been issued in the last 24 hours, and the third continues our series on 2022 Chapter 33, Safeguards During Construction or Demolition Revisions...
Our Series on the 2022 New York City Building Code, Chapter 33, Safeguards During Construction or Demolition Continues...
Our Series on the 2022 New York City Building Code, Chapter 33, Safeguards During Construction or Demolition Continues...
A new requirement has been added to the code to provide floor number and elevation designations.
A new section has been added to the code that is applicable to the construction of Class IV structures (colloquially known as “heavy timber” buildings).
Beginning November 14, 2022, applicants for permits for work that will disturb lead paint or paint of unknown lead content will be required to...
Our Series on the 2022 New York City Building Code, Chapter 33, Safeguards During Construction or Demolition Continues. Today, we discuss BC 3303.5.5.3 Chute construction where the chute is over 75 feet in height or utilized in Group I occupancy.