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2010 Buildings Bulletins

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2010 Buildings Bulletins Legend: R if Rescinded
Issuance Date	Type/ Bulletin #	Relevant Code Sections	Purpose
January 15, 2010	Technical / Buildings Bulletin 2010-001	AC 28-105.9	This document sets forth the criteria for the stalled sites program in accordance with Local Law 70 of 2009, which amended Section 28-105.9 of the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to the safety and security of construction sites at which permitted work has not commenced or is suspended.
February 11, 2010	Operational / Buildings Bulletin 2010-002	AC 28-111 BC Chapter 10 BC Chapter 9 BC 1103.1	This bulletin establishes a protocol for the use of temporary sales offices and model apartments in buildings under construction.
February 18, 2010	Technical / Buildings Bulletin 2010-003	BC 1901.2 BC 1902 BC 1903.5	This document establishes acceptance criteria for threaded high-strength steel reinforcing bars as alternative materials in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
March 5, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-004	BC 1613 BC 1614 BC 1621 BC 1707.7 FGC 403 FGC 404 FGC 405 FGC 301.12	This document establishes acceptance criteria for stainless steel flexible multiple leg hose assemblies designed for seismic resistance installations as alternative materials in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
March 5, 2010	OTCR / Buildings Bulletin 2010-005	BC 1913 BC 1704.13 MC 1210.3	This document establishes alternative acceptance criteria for undercut and expansion (displacement-controlled, torque-controlled) anchor systems as prescribed in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
March 9, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-006	MC 1301.2 MC 1308.2 AC 28-113.3.4 AC 28-113.4	This document establishes acceptance criteria for pre-combustion, non-additive fuel oil catalyst reformers as new equipment not referenced in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
March 11, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-007 Superseded by: Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-014	BC 903.6 BC 905.11 BC Q102 BC Q103 BC Q104 BC Q105 LL 58/09	This document clarifies the types of fire protection system piping and valve handles that must be painted to comply with Local Law 58 of 2009.
March 25, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-008	AC 28-113 PC 605.9	This document establishes acceptance criteria for mechanical tee bolted outlets for hot and cold water supply and distribution as alternative materials in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
April 12, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-009	BC 1704.15 BC 2606.12 MC 926 MC 1401 MC 1402 MC 1403 MC 1404 FC 504	This bulletin establishes acceptance criteria and test methods for solar collectors as addressed in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
April 27, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-010	AC 28-113.1 AC 28-113.3.4 MC 1203.3.2 PC 604 PC 605.14.2 PC 605.15.3 LL 71/09	This document establishes acceptance criteria for mechanical joints (press joints, and push-fit joints only) as required by Local Law 71 of 2009 and in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
April 27, 2010	Technical / Buildings Bulletin 2010-011	BC 102.6 BC 903.2.10.4	This document clarifies the applicability of Building Code Chapter 9 to steel-plated and vault-like spaces.
May 3, 2010	Operational/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-012	AC 28-101.3 AC 28-101.4.3 AC 28-101.4.4 AC 28-117.1 AC 28-117.2 BC 1024.1.1	This document clarifies the meaning of the references to “this code” in sections AC 28-117.1 and AC 28-117.2 for the purposes of issuance of certificates of operation to places of assembly and temporary places of assembly.
May 3, 2010	Operational/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-013		This document establishes the allowance to obtain a final Certificate of Occupancy for a mixed use building with a vacant space.
May 3, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-014 Supersedes: Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-007	BC 903.6 BC 905.11 BC Q102 BC Q103 BC Q104 BC Q105 LL 58/09	This document clarifies the types of fire protection system piping and valve handles that must be painted to comply with Local Law 58 of 2009.
May 13, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-015	ZR 22-41 AC 17-307	This bulletin clarifies when a fresh fruits and vegetables, and pushcart storage facility for Green Cart vendors may be considered a Zoning Use Group 4 community facility and establishes administrative requirements and technical criteria for such a facility.
May 28, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-016 Superseded by: Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-017	BC 1704.23 MC 1004.1 FGC 631.1 AC 28-101.4 AC 28-113.1 RS 14-2 RS 14-6	This document sets forth procedures and requirements for interim acceptance of field erected boilers used in buildings constructed under the 1968 Building Code or prior codes until January 1, 2011.
June 15, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-017 Supersedes: Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-016 Superseded by: Technical Buildings Bulletin 2011-025	BC 1704.23 MC 1004.1 FGC 631.1 AC 28-101.4 AC 28-113.1 RS 14-2 RS 14-6	This document sets forth procedures and requirements for interim acceptance of field erected boilers used in buildings constructed under the 1968 Building Code or prior codes until December 31, 2011.
June 18, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-018	BC Table 1704.4 BC 1905.2 BC 1905.3 BC 1905.4 BC 1905.5 BC 1905.6 BC 1905.8 1 RCNY 101-07	This document establishes the Department's requirements for preparing and submitting concrete mix designs, procedures for acceptance of field changes to an approved concrete mix design, and acceptance testing of concrete associated with field changes.
June 18, 2010	Operational/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-019	BC 1609 BC 3301.6 BC 3301.7 BC 3308 BC 3308.4 BC 3308.45 BC 3310 BC 3314.2 AC 27 RS 19-4	This document clarifies the criteria for the design of vertical netting, debris netting and material fall protection devices when installed on a building or construction site.
July 15, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-020	BC 109.3.4 BC 1704.11 BC 1704.15 BC 1704.25	This document clarifies the types of fire-resistance-rated construction that are subject to progress inspection, special inspection, or both.
August 5, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-021	AC 113.2.3 BC 1704.13 BC 1704.25 BC 712.3.1 301.4 MC 301.6 MC 304.1 MC 506.1 MC 506.2 MC 506.3.1.1 MC 506.3.2 MC 506.3.6 MC 506.3.10 MC 607	This document establishes acceptance criteria for welded code-prescribed ducts with field applied fire-rated insulation and factory manufactured commercial grease ducts with field applied fire-rated insulation.
August 6, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-022	BC 417.1 BC 903.2 BC 907.2 BC 908.7 FGC 301.3 FGC 629	This document establishes standards for fuel-gas fired ceramic kilns used for hobby and non-commercial purposes.
August 6, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-023	FGC 301.3 FGC 404.12 FGC 404.13 FGC 409.5 FGC 411.1	This document establishes acceptance criteria for quick disconnect devices used to supply natural gas.
October 7, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-024	BC 3303.12 BC 3318 BC Chapter 30	This document clarifies the requirement for an elevator in readiness in buildings undergoing construction or demolition.
October 12, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-025 Superseded by: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2010-026	AC 28-113.2.3 FGC 303.3 FGC 503.4.2 FGC 503.8 FGC 601.3 FGC 503.2.2 PC 804.1	This document establishes acceptance criteria for gas-fired direct vent space-heating appliances used for providing heat in rooms for sleeping purposes in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
October 28, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-026 Supersedes: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2010-025 Superseded by: OTCR/Buildings Bulletin 2012-005	AC 28-113.2.3 FGC 303.3 FGC 503.4.2 FGC 503.8 FGC 601.3 FGC 503.2.2 PC 804.1	This document establishes acceptance criteria for gas-fired direct vent space-heating appliances used for providing heat in rooms for sleeping purposes in accordance with the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
November 10, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-027	AC 113.2.3 PC C101	This document establishes alternative acceptance and maintenance criteria, and clarifies the applicability and identification for water recycling systems as referenced in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
November 24, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-028 Supersedes: Technical / Buildings Bulletin 2009-004	PC 1003 15 RCNY 19-11	This document clarifies the compliance requirements for grease interceptors (grease traps), and serves to remind that such devices are also subject to the applicable requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”).
December 21, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-029	AC 28-101.4.3 AC 28-101.5 BC 903 BC 905.4 BC Q102 BC Q103 BC Q104	This document clarifies the installation standards to be utilized when an existing automatic sprinkler system, that was designed and approved under the 1968 building code or prior codes, is to be altered.
December 29, 2010	OTCR/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-030	AC 28-113 AC 28-113.2.2 PC 303.4 PC 702.1 PC 702.2 PC 702.3 PC 705.5.3 PC 1102	This document establishes acceptance criteria for a hinged plastic no-hub coupling as an alternative material in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes, and limits its use in residential buildings five stories or less in height.
December 29, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-031	NYCECC 101.4.3 NYCECC 403 NYCECC 503 NYCECC 504 1 RCNY 5000-01 ASHRAE 90.1 6.1.1.2 ASHRAE 90.1 6.1.1.3 ASHRAE 90.1 7.1.1.2 ASHRAE 90.1 Section 6 ASHRAE 90.1 Section 7 ASHRAE 90.1 Section 10	This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, renovation or repair to HVAC and/or service water heating systems may not be required to comply with the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), pursuant to section NYCECC 101.4.3.
December 29, 2010	Technical/ Buildings Bulletin 2010-032	NYCECC 101.4.3 NYCECC 404 NYCECC 505 1 RCNY 5000-01 ASHRAE 90.1 Section 8 ASHRAE 90.1 Section 9.1.2 ASHRAE 90.1 Section 9 ASHRAE 90.1 Section 10	This document clarifies conditions under which an addition, alteration, renovation or repair to a lighting or electrical power system or control equipment may not be required to comply with the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), pursuant to section NYCECC 101.4.3.