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Index of Directives, Memoranda, Policy & Procedure

Index for Selected Directives, Memoranda, Policy & Procedure Notices and Interpretations Through 1996

DISCLAIMER

This is an Index for selected documents issued through 1996. For documents issued after 1996, check our other Reference Materials. You should check with the Department of Buildings to ensure compliance with all rulings and interpretations.

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ILLUMINATION
Emergency Lighting for Places of Assembly	Directive 5 of 1979 *
INCINERATORS
Housing Authority	Memo 7-1-70
BN Application	Memo 3-29-71
Upgrading & Expediting (Bd. Of Ed.)	Memo 3-13-72
Discontinuance	Memo 11-13-73
INDIRECT SOURCE PERMIT (SEE "STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT")
INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE (IRA) FACILITIES
Establishing Uniform Guidelines for Accepting Applications	PPN 8-8-94 *
INFORMATION (SEE "RECORDS")
Technical (Telephone Calls)	Memo 5-17-78
Freedom of Information Law	Directive 2 of 1979 S *
Request for Information Made by Media, Government,
Complete Profile Information Form	Memo 6-4-87
Designation of Records Access Officer	Memo 9-28-87
Requests from the Public for Departmental Records	Memo 10-14-87
Freedom of Information Law	Memo 11-4-87 *
Freedom of Information Law - Fees for Certified Copies of Departmental Records	Memo 12-28-87
Inquiries from Auditors	Memo 7-21-88
Building Profile Information	PPN 5-10-90
Notification Process for Unusual Incidents	PPN 5-29-90 *
INSPECTION AGENCIES, PRIVATE
Interpretations of Rules & Regulation	Memo 1-16-75 *
INSPECTIONS
Referrals between the Dept. of Buildings and Dept. of Rent & Housing Maintenance	Memo 5-6-68 *
Services of Summons by Inspectors	Directive 7 of 1969 *
Demolition Authorized Form #117	Directive 21 of 1969
Admin. Procedures re: Inspections, Stop Orders & Information	Memo 4-22-69 *
Boiler Inspection	Memo 5-14-69
Article 10 of the Labor Law	Memo 6-17-69
Article 10 of the Labor Law	Memo 6-27-69
Mechanical Demolition	Memo 9-5-69
Inspection of Elevators Under Jurisdiction of Ports & Terminals	Memo 9-11-69
Rules & Regulations for Power Operated Cranes, Derricks & Cableways	Memo 10-21-69
Cranes	Memo 1-27-70 *
Violations	Memo 6-12-70 *
Communication with Supervisors in Field	Memo 7-28-70
Plumbing	Memo 9-22-70
Boilers	Memo 10-2-70 *
Elevators	Directive 10 of 1971 *
Soil Inspections	Directive 15 of 1971 *
Equipment Use	Directive 16 of 1971 *
General	Memo 5-3-71
Demolition	Memo 7-1-71
Elevators	Memo 8-11-71 *
Reducing Backlog Appl’s	Directive 5 of 1973 *
Questionable 2 Family Dwellings	Directive 6 of 1973 *
Filing Violation Orders	Memo 10-3-73
Crane On-Site Inspection	Memo 10-11-73 *
Permanent Records	Memo 10-15-73 *
Filing Violation Orders	Memo 10-22-73
Procedure for Construction and Plumbing Inspection	Directive 3 of 1975 *
Procedures BN’s, Permits, Appvls., Inspections	Directive 14 of 1975 *
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Instruction for Emergency Desk	Memo 9-26-75
Directive 14 of 1975, Modification #2	Memo 11-5-76 *
Observation of Possible Illegal Construction Work	Memo 3-22-76
Training & Construction Inspection Schedules	Memo 10-21-76
Directive 14/75, Modification #2	Memo 11-5-76 *
General Guidelines for Alterations	Memo 12-2-76 *
Directive 14/75, Modification #3	Memo 12-7-76 *
General Guidelines for Places of Assembly	Memo 12-29-76 *
Final Cost Affidavit B Form 14C (Rev. 3/77)	Memo 4-7-77 *
Questionable 2 Family Dwelling	Directive 5 of 1977 *
Celotex Ceilings	Memo 2-23-77
Office Schedule Plumbing	Memo 3-29-77 S
Plumbing Division Procedure	Memo 5-17-77 S *
Periodic Elevator	Memo 5-31-77
Illuminated Signs	Memo 6-22-77 *
Immediate Summons	Memo 10-7-77 *
Schedule Plumbing & Construction	Memo 10-31-77 S
One & Two Family Dwelling	Memo 11-1-77 *
Routes Sheets	Memo 7-10-78 S
Walls Adjacent to Demolition Sites	Directive 1 of 1979 *
Cranes - Banding of Plasterboard	Memo 1-10-79
C of O Inspections Staten Island Only	Memo 7-25-79
Protective Helmets	Memo 10-4-79
Barricades for Buildings	Memo 11-20-79
Inspection of Construction and Plumbing - Directive 3 of 1975 Modification	Memo 6-26-81
Local Law 10/80 - Inspection of Building Facades	Memo 1-19-82
Elevator Inspection Agency Report Fees LL #91/81[C26-33.0c] 26-213c	Memo 1-26-82
CD Monitoring	Memo 1-28-82
Procedure for Police Assistance to Inspectors	Memo 3-26-82 *
Amusement Ride Inspections	Memo 9-30-82 *
Field Observations at Unscheduled Sites	Memo 9-20-83 *
Construction Site Scheduled Inspections	Memo 2-11-86 *
Plumbing Inspector Appointment Schedule	Memo 6-9-87
Double Check Inspections	Memo 12-31-87 *
Inspection Field Observations at Unscheduled Sites	Memo 2-2-88 *
Manufactured Housing, Inspectional Requirements	Memo 3-17-88 *
Inspectorial Duties Construction	Memo 6-13-88 *
Scheduled Inspections	Memo 10-4-88
Elevators: Inspectional Duties	Memo 8-31-89 *
Boiler Division	Memo 8-31-89 *
Construction: Inspectional Duties	Memo 9-6-89 *
Plumbing: Inspectional Duties	Memo 9-6-89 *
On-Site Inspection Report Form, Elimination of	Memo 9-7-89
Supervisory Controls	PPN 3-13-90 *
Schedule Appointments Construction	PPN 4-25-90 *
LL 10/81 Violation Dismissal Procedure	PPN 6-20-90 *
Route Sheets	PPN 7-3-90 *
DOB Violation / Summons Books (Plumbing )	PPN 1-17-92 *
Scheduling Appointments with the Plumbing Division	PPN 2-17-92 *
Work Permits and Certificate of Occupancy Inspections and Sign Offs	PPN 4-15-92 *
Local Law 10/81 Violation Dismissal Procedures	PPN 6-1-92 *
New Computerized Plumbing Inspection Appointment System	Memo 2-1-93 *
Double Check Inspections	PPN 10-21-93 *
Inspection of Plumbing, Gas Piping, Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems	PPN 4-26-94 *
INSPECTOR GENERAL (SEE "GRATUITIES")
INSULATION
Use of Polystyrene or Urethane Foam Insulation	Memo 11-28-80 *
INSURANCE
	Memo 4-20-71
INTERPRETATIONS
By Borough Superintendents	Memo 9-27-71
Plan Exam - Procedure Begun March 3, 1975	Directive 2 of 1975 *