The existing code required at least one means of egress from general open-cut excavations. The revision incorporates the OSHA requirement for multiple means of ingress/egress for trenches (trench definition: 4 feet or greater in depth and 15 feet or less in width) greater than 25 feet in length.
A common-sense guardrail exemption has been added to the revised code, allowing an adequate cover to be used in lieu of guardrails for wells, pits, shafts, or similar excavation.
Cold weather concreting practices and requirements for potentially structurally compromised buildings
The existing code allowed any registered design professional to prepare support of excavation drawings. The revised code allows only a registered professional engineer to prepare support of excavation drawings where the excavation will be carried to depth greater than 20 feet.
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.
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.