COVID-19 DOB ESDC Classification UPDATE

The Department of Buildings has updated and clarified the process for the Essential Construction Waivers. Attached to this email you will find:

Updated Service Notice
Updated Guidance Document on Enforcement of Essential and Nonessential Construction
Updated FAQ

Please note the following:

Approvals for emergency and essential work will now include a Certificate of Authorization. To limit the possibility of disruption of this work, we ask that you post your Certificate at your job site.
Essential Construction Requests for the following scopes of work will now be subject to professional-certification and Department audit:
- Work necessary to protect the safety of occupants
- Work in support of an Essential Business
- Work limited to a single worker
A maximum of two appeals can be requested on a disapproved Essential Construction Request.
Projects can request a new determination if previously denied under the new guidelines.
We will be establishing a process to notify the Department electronically when work to make a site safe has concluded. More to come.

Please know that we will keep the updates sent out as this situation develops, and as we gain more clarity on the situation. Call us at 212- 825-1205 or email us at cahill-construction-division@cahillstrategies.com with any questions or concerns.

Documents:

COVID-19 Response: Updated Guidelines for Suspension of Work on Non-essential Construction and Demolition Sites Including Professional Certification Categories and new Certificate of Authorization Requirement

FAQs: Essential and Non-Essential Construction In New York City During the COVID-19 New York State Emergency

Updated guidance to owners and contractors on enforcement of Essential vs. Nonessential construction

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