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NYC DOB REQUIREMENT: Annual Parapet Observation
Beginning January 1, 2024, owners of buildings with parapets fronting the public right-of-way (a public street, avenue, sidewalk, roadway or any other public place or public way), regardless of height, are required to have an annual observation of the building’s parapet performed.
NYC DOB: Build to Launch Suspended Scaffold Work Type & Periodic Gas Piping System Inspections
Beginning November 15, 2023, all new Suspended Scaffold filings will be required to be submitted in DOB NOW: Build, PLUS - A Periodic Gas Piping System Inspections Reeminder
Diane Cahill Named Among PoliticsNY’s Power Player’s in Public Relations & Lobbying
We're thrilled to congratulate our CEO and Founder Diane Cahill being named among PoliticsNY's "Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying."
NYC DOB: Special Inspections: Implementing Requirements for Inspections Introduced in the 2022 NYC Construction Codes
Beginning November 8, 2023, registration and accreditation requirements will be implemented as prescribed in Buildings Bulletin 2022-014, Sections III.B and III.D, respectively.
NYC DOB: Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Rules Regarding Natural Gas Alarms
The New York City Department of Buildings has announced a Public Hearing on the Proposed Rule – Rules Relating to Installation and Location of Natural Gas Alarms will take place remotely via Teams on Monday, November 20, 2023
NYC Requests Proposals for new Sidewalk Shed Design
The New York City DOB is looking for up to six new standardized designs that can be incorporated directly into our Codes and will be available to use by any contractor and property owner in the City.
NYCDOB: CCD1, ZRD1, & 2nd Review of Plan Exam Objections to Launch in DOBNOW Build 10/30
Beginning on October 30, 2023, the following requests related to jobs filed, or to be filed, in the Buildings Information System (BIS) and DOB NOW will be submitted in DOB NOW: Build.
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NYC DOB: Mandatory Sidewalk Shed Survey Must be Completed by August 31st!
If you have a sidewalk shed permit that has been active for more than 90 days, you must login to DOB NOW and complete the survey by August 31st.
NYCDOB Releases Bulletin Regarding Pedestrian Protection – Containment Netting
This document clarifies the procedure to obtain approval from the Department for the use of non-sidewalk level pedestrian protection such as containment netting as an alternative to sidewalk sheds.
NYC DOB: Final Rule – Amendment of Penalty Provisions and Code Requirement for Tenant Protection Plan Special Inspections
NYC DOB publishes Final Rule – Amendment of Penalty Provisions and a FAQs page on Construction Code requirements for Tenant Protection Plan Special Inspections