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NYC DOB: Electrical Filing Rules Change June 29, 2026
New permit terms, a restructured fee model, and 2025 Electrical Code requirements are coming to DOB NOW: Build. Here is a section-by-section breakdown of what owners, developers, and electrical contractors should prepare for.
NYC DOB Adopts Final Rule on Gas Piping Inspection Entity Qualifications
...amending the qualifications for individuals performing gas piping system inspections under Local Law 152 of 2016.
DOB Amends Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walk Rules
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) adopted amendments governing elevators, escalators, personnel hoists, and moving walks on May 5, 2026.
NYC Local Law 10 of 2026: Key Updates to the Site Safety Training Program
The NYC Department of Buildings has issued a service notice announcing that Local Law 10 (LL10) of 2026 updates the Site Safety Training (SST) Program in three important areas.
NYC DEP Adopts New Noise Mitigation Rules
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has adopted an amendment to the Citywide Construction Noise Mitigation Rules...
Amendment of Rules Relating to Construction Superintendent License Qualifications
The NYC Department of Buildings has proposed amendments to the rules governing construction superintendent license qualifications. If adopted, these changes would narrow the available qualification pathways...
NYC DOB: Electrical Civil Penalties Calculated Under NYC Buildings Code §28-213
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a Service Notice dated January 30, 2026 regarding how electrical civil penalties will be calculated going forward...
DOB NOW: Licensing to Launch Electrician, Master Plumber, Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor Licenses, and Filing Representative and Special Inspection Agency Registrations
Updated: January 28, 2026 Starting February 23, 2026, all Electrician, Master Plumber, Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor, Filing Representative, and Special Inspection Agency (SIA) license/registration applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests, and changes [...]
NYC DOB: New Restrictions on Structural Permits in DOB NOW
Starting February 2, 2026, in accordance with Buildings Bulletin 2025-011, DOB NOW will restrict the issuance and renewal of a Structural permit connected to a new building, enlargement, or change in use but filed as a separate Alteration filing.
Six Key DOBNOW Filing & Permitting Updates Effective January 26, 2026
The NYC DOB has issued several Service Notices detailing significant updates to DOB NOW: Build and filing procedures, all of which are set to take effect on January 26, 2026
LL84 & LL87 Civil Penalty Payments Must Be Submitted in DOB NOW: Safety
as of December 15, 2025, all Benchmarking (Local Law 84) and Retro-Commissioning (Local Law 87) violation civil penalty payments must be submitted in DOB NOW: Safety.
NYC DOB Final Rule Update: Parking Structure Compliance Reports and Facade Inspection Reports (FISP)
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has adopted a final rule amending DOB’s rules related to parking structure compliance reports and facade inspection reports (FISP).