NYC.gov News - Buildings News April 20, 2011

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Build Safe | Live Safe Conference:

An Inside Look at NYC Construction Trends

Benchmarking Rule Published - Free Assistance

The Benchmarking Rule has been published and was included in the City Record on April 1, 2011. Buildings that must submit a 2010 benchmarking report must do so by May 1. Learn more on the Department's website; see the Sustainability section on Benchmarking. Service representatives are also available at CUNY's Benchmarking Help Center: Call 311 or 212.442.7901.

Recently Released Buildings Bulletins

Buildings Bulletin 2011-006 (PDF): Heat Pump Water Heaters
Buildings Bulletin 2011-007 (PDF): Gas-Fired Commercial Dishwasher Safety Performance

New Rules: Public Hearings + Effective Dates

Upcoming Public Hearings

Special Inspectors + Special Inspection Agencies (PDF): May 11

Recent + Upcoming Effective Dates

Did You Know....?

Every Tuesday, the Department's Energy Unit visits a different borough office to assist members of the construction industry. These experts assist applicants and filing representatives from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the DEAR area, and they meet with architects and engineers from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The Energy Unit will be in Staten Island on Tuesday, April 26 and in Manhattan on Tuesday, May 3.

Service Updates

Benchmarking Report
Rule + Assistance

Learn More (PDF)

Landmarks Preservation Commission Fees

Learn More (PDF)

UPDATED Application + Permit Reinstatement Fees
Learn More (PDF)

Cranes + Derricks Changes:

Permits, BIS + Terms
Learn More (PDF)

Renew After-Hours Variances Online
Press Release
Learn More (PDF)
User's Guide (PDF)

Energy Code Timing Requirements
See the Table (PDF)

PW6 Form Now
Includes Sustainability
Use the Form (PDF)

Upcoming Events

NYC's Efforts to Green Its Energy Code: What Lawyers + Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
April 26

Assistant Commissioner for Technical Affairs + Code Development James Colgate, Esq., RA, will discuss the NYC Energy Code and the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan. This New York City Bar event in Manhattan is for CLE credit.