Key Updates to NYC Building Energy Efficiency Rules
The updated regulations outline the necessary certifications required for professionals conducting these audits and set forth requirements for the submission of Energy Efficiency Reports (EERs).
New Federal Reporting Requirement for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)
If you own or manage a corporation or LLC, there's a chance that you may be required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) form by the January 1, 2025, deadline.
DOB: Training and Certification Extension for Limited HMO License
Individuals who submit an application for an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or telehandler Limited Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) License by November 6, 2024, will have until May 6, 2025, to complete the 8-hour HMO licensing course and obtain the national (i.e., NCCCO) certification.
DOB: Unlicensed Operation of Articulating Boom Cranes, Mini Cranes, & Rotating Telehandlers Must be Reported
Site Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and Construction Superintendents are required to report the unlicensed operation of articulating boom cranes, mini cranes, and rotating telehandlers.
DOB: New Limited HMO licenses: In-Person Hands-On Session 10/29
DOB is hosting an in-person hands-on session for new limited HMO license applicants Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 9 am to Noon.
485-x & 467-m: New Rules Aim to Expand Affordable Housing Through Tax Breaks
New York City has released proposed rules for two new tax incentive programs to combat its affordable housing shortage.
DOB: Site Safety License Types to Launch in DOB NOW: Licensing Beginning Oct. 16, 2024
Beginning January 1, 2025, any person acting as a Lift Director or performing the duties of a Lift Director must be registered with the Department of Buildings as a Lift Director, or be licensed by DOB as a Master Rigger, or be a Master Rigging Foreman and acting as a Lift Director under the direct and continuing supervision of the Licensed Master Rigger. See NYC Administrative Code ยง 28-424.2.
DOB: Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) License Types Launch in DOB NOW: Licensing
Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all new Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) license applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests and changes to information will be submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing
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 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