NYC DOB: New Certification & License Requirements for Fixed Telehandler
Beginning November 7, 2024, the operator of a fixed telehandler must possess a NCCCO certification for the operation of a telehandler
DOB: Extension of Expiration Date of Limited Gas Work Qualifications Issued before Jan 1, 2020
All Limited Gas Work Qualifications issued before January 1, 2020, will expire on December 31, 2024, regardless of the issuance date.
**UPDATE 8/27: DOB Proposed Rule: Penalty for Failure to Certify Correction of Immediately Hazardous Violations
A Proposed Rule – Penalty for failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous violations will take place remotely via Teams on Thursday 10/3/24 at 11am. The Proposed rule will be published in the City Record on 9/3/24. But you can view it now in our update.
DOB to Waive Certain Civil Penalties, Failure to Correct Because of 7/19 to 7/21
Due to the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike and Microsoft, DOB NOW: Safety was not available on July 19, 2024, and may not have been fully available on July 20, 2024, and July 21, 2024. Accordingly, the Department will waive civil penalties
DOB: Hoisting Machine Operator License will be Required to Operate an Articulating Boom Crane, Mini Crane, or Rotating Telehandler in NYC
Beginning November 7, 2024, an HMO license issued by the Department of Buildings will be required to operate an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or rotating telehandler in New York City.
NYC DOB: Clarification on Local Law 147 of 2021: New Definition of Major Buildings to Become Effective December 11, 2024
Effective December 11, 2024, the definition of a ‘major building’ in Section 202 of Chapter 2 of the NYC Building Code will change from an existing or proposed building 10 or more stories or 125 feet or more in height, to an existing or proposed building 7 or more stories or 75 feet or more in height.
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Local Law 147-2021: Redifining Major Buildings, SSM, SSC Requirements
The definition of a major building, according to the New York City DOB will change in December of 2024. This may seem like quite a ways off. But when you consider the effect on many cureent projects, you'll realize that it's never too son to prepare. Read more...
New York State Budget Passes with New Affordable Housing Tax Break – 485x
The New York State Legislature has replaced the expired 421a program with a new initiative called 485x, also known as the "Affordable Neighborhoods for New Yorkers" program. This new tax incentive program aims to increase affordability for tenants and raise wages for workers on construction projects that receive the tax benefit.