NYC.gov News - Buildings News April 29, 2011

The Department launched its new citywide safety campaign as part of Construction Safety Week 2011. The multi-language campaign emphasizes that safety equipment is necessary because experience alone doesn't make workers invincible. Learn More View photos

Recently Released Buildings Bulletins

Buildings Bulletin 2011-013 (PDF): In-building Communications
Buildings Bulletin 2011-012 (PDF): Smoke Control System Enclosed Wiring
Buildings Bulletin 2011-011 (PDF): Helical Pile Foundation System Acceptance Criteria
Buildings Bulletin 2011-010 (PDF): Three-fixture Bathroom Installation in One- or Two-family Dwelling Cellar
Buildings Bulletin 2011-009 (PDF): Fabricator Approval Temporary Guidelines
Buildings Bulletin 2011-008 (PDF): Concrete Mix Design Criteria
Buildings Bulletin 2011-007 (PDF): Gas-fired Commercial Dishwasher Safety Performance
Buildings Bulletin 2011-006 (PDF): Heat Pump Water Heaters

Upcoming Public Hearings + Effective Dates

Public Hearings

Special Inspectors + Special Inspection Agencies (PDF): May 11
Department Fees (PDF): May 31

Effective Dates

Benchmarking (PDF): May 1
General Liability Insurance and Rule (PDFs): June 13

Did You Know....?

More than 250 industry professionals attended the Department's Build Safe / Live Safe conference, which kicked-off this year's Construction Safety Week. Our Build Safe / Live Safe experts teamed up with the Empire State Building to light the icon in our Construction Safety Week's orange and white colors. Special thanks to the Empire State Building Company. Learn More View photos

Service Updates

Sprinkler Report
Deadline Approaching
Learn More (PDF)
LL 26/04 Form (PDF)

New Fees for Hazardous Violation Re-inspections

Learn More (PDF)

ASB4s No Longer Required
With Applicable PW1s
Learn More (PDF)

Green Roofs + Solar Tax
Abatement Appointments
Learn More (PDF)

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)

	Energy Code Timing Requirements See the Table (PDF)
	PW6 Form Now Includes Sustainability Use the Form (PDF)
	Renew After-Hours Variances Online Press Release Learn More (PDF) User's Guide (PDF)

Energy Code Support

The Department's Energy Unit visits our borough offices to assist members of the construction industry.

These experts help filing representatives and applicants from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the DEAR area, and they meet with architects and engineers from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Upcoming Borough Visits:

Manhattan: May 3

(DEAR: 8:30am-10:00am)

Bronx: May 10

Brooklyn: May 17

Queens: May 24