NYC DOB Changes How Electrical Jobs Transfer to a New Licensee
Licensed electricians taking responsibility for another licensee's jobs must submit a Supersede Request in DOB NOW.
NYC DOB Moves Electrical Plan Review Filings Online Starting September 1
beginning September 1, 2026, all Electrical Plan Review (EPR) submissions must be filed through a new online intake form.
New DOB NOW: Build Required Documents for Job Filings in Designated Wetland Areas
The NYC DOB has issued a Service Notice establishing new Required Documents for certain DOB NOW: Build filings on properties located in designated wetland and coastal areas...
NYC DOB Proposes $200 Fee for Incomplete Inspections: What Contractors and Design Professionals Should Know
NYC DOB Proposes $200 Fee for Incomplete Inspections: What Contractors and Design Professionals Should Know
DOB Proposes New Energy Code Compliance Rules, Now Open for Public Comment
DOB has proposed the rule that governs how you document 2025 Energy Code compliance. Here's the quick rundown, and how to weigh in before it's finalized.
DOB Confirms Natural Gas Alarm Deadline Will Not Be Extended Beyond January 1, 2027
DOB Confirms Natural Gas Alarm Deadline Will Not Be Extended Beyond January 1, 2027
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 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...