Certain administrative provisions, enforcement provisions and construction safeguards under the New NYC Construction Codes are now in effect.

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OSHA Requirement for Workers
Under  Local Law 41 of 2008, all workers at "major buildings" (as defined by 2008 Building Code) are required to complete a 10-hour course in construction safety. The workers required by Local Law 41 to complete the training include all active trade workers as well as managers, foremen, and project superintendents working on the project site. This training does not apply to Registered Architects or Professional Engineers. For acceptance, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration must approve this course. Site safety plans of major buildings must include a statement that all workers have completed this course. Visit www.osha.gov to find an authorized training facility and information on how to become an authorized trainer. Enforcement will begin no sooner than July 1, 2009 and will apply to projects for which building permits are issued on and after July 1, 2009.

Concrete Manager Registration Postponed
The Department has postponed the  registration  program for Concrete Safety Manager until after November 1, 2009.

Three-Year License Terms
Oil burner installer and elevator agency director, co-director and inspector licenses processed or renewed after July 1, 2009 will receive a  three-year term  and must comply with the new fees.

Journeyman Registration
Licensing is now accepting online applications for Journeyman Plumber and Journeyman Fire Suppression Piping Installer. Electronic registrations are accepted.

Foundation Work Applications
All applications for  foundation and earthwork permits  must use the same job number as the associated New Building or Alteration application. The Department no longer accepts separate Alteration Type 2 applications for foundation and earthwork.

Buildings Bulletin 2009-009
 Buildings Bulletin 2009-009 clarifies acceptance criteria for applications that comply with the 1968 Building Code and are submitted between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Applications not meeting these criteria submitted after June 30, 2009 must comply with the 2008 Construction Codes.

New Cranes and Derricks Forms

• The CD4, used to request an on-site inspection, will be  expanded  to renewals and amendments.  CD4s expire within a year of plan exam approval.

• A new CD24 form is being developed. The new form will be required when  requesting authorization  to proceed in the Department of Transportation permitting process.

Cranes and Derricks Plan Exam Appointments
All  Cranes & Derricks plan examiner’s appointments  are now scheduled through the Department’s Call Center.  To make an appointment, applicants must call 212-227-4416 at least 24 hours in advance. The Department no longer allows walk-in appointments.

NYC Construction Codes in Buildings News

• Special Edition - July 2, 2008
   NYC Construction Codes Are Now in Effect (227 kb)

• Special Edition - June 19, 2008
   Upcoming Changes - Important Dates (223 kb)

• Special Edition - June 3, 2008
   Upcoming Changes - Revised Forms (230 kb)

• Special Edition - April 21, 2008
   Upcoming Buildings Department Upgrades, Modernizations and Changes (205 kb)

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