The following information and "How-to" guides are for registrations currently issued by the Licensing Unit:

• Concrete Safety Manager
  To promote safer concrete operations, beginning January 1, 2009, a concrete safety manager must be designated on all "major buildings" (as defined by the New NYC Construction Codes) during the concrete portion of the project. The Department is currently reviewing curriculum submissions for the required 30-hour training course. View  fact sheet.

• Construction Superintendent Registration
  Construction Superintendent registration is underway. Individuals who would like to become a Registered Construction Superintendent must submit the LIC-3 and LIC-4 form to the Licensing Unit. For training, view the list of Buildings-approved schools. To learn more, view the Rule 48 text, the fact sheet (45 kb) and the "How to Become a New York City Registered Construction Superintendent" guide.

• Filling Representative/ Professional Registration
  The Department issues identification cards to filing representatives and professionals to conduct business with the Department. Filling Representatives and professionals can obtain a registration application at the Licensing Unit (280 Broadway, 6th Floor). The filing representative registration includes a background investigation. To learn more read  "How to Obtain a Department Issued Identification Card."

• General Contractor Registration

  To promote public safety and ensure construction work is performed by insured general contractors, all contractors who build one-, two-, and three-family homes will be required to register with the Buildings Department to obtain New Building permits. Registration begins April 1, 2008, and will be mandatory November 1, 2008. For more information, view the

  • "How to Become a New York City Registered General Contractor,"
  • Download the Registration Form (LIC6)
  • Registration fact sheet
  • Insurance Requirements fact sheet
  • Insurance Requirements Guide
  •  "How to search for General Contractor in BISWeb"
  • General Contractor Renewal Fact Sheet

  
  

• Safety Registration
  To better monitor safety and compliance records, beginning October 1, 2009, individuals and organizations performing or supervising certain construction projects, including new building and demolition jobs, will be required to have a new Safety Registration Number. The Department will begin accepting applications for Safety Registration Numbers in Spring 2009. View the fact sheet  and  FAQs. Download the form LIC7 and Instructions.

• Journeyman Plumber/Fire Suppression Piping Installer
  Journeyman Plumbers and Journeyman Fire Suppression Piping Installers are now being registered by the Buildings Department. Starting on July 1, 2009, Journeyman applicants may begin the  application process by submitting applications online to the Licensing unit. For complete information on qualifications and becoming registered, read our  “How to Become a New York City Registered Journeyman” guide. Apply online.