Code Notes Now Online!

We've unveiled Code Notes, a new online tool to help industry members and property owners navigate the permit approval process. These 15, project-specific guides outline the requirements to obtain permits.

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Our New Codes Are Coming Soon!

The 2014 NYC Construction Codes go into effect on October 1!

View a Recent Seminar on Changes

Read the Build Safe│Live Safe Conference Presentations

Learn about a New Code-Required Certification: Adhesive Anchors

Licensing How-To Guides

We've updated many of our guidelines with detailed information on how to become a licensee or registrant with the Department. Learn more about these licenses and registrations: Filing Representatives; Riggers; Concrete Safety Managers; Welders; Contractors; and Electricians.

Online Inspection Scheduling

Soon, you'll be able to schedule virtually all inspections online through our latest NYC Development Hub expansion: Hub Inspection Ready.

Make signing up for Inspection Ready easy: Update your email address, license and insurance information today!

Learn More About Hub Inspection Ready

Email Questions About Updating License Information

Service Updates

Demolitions
Pre-Demolition Inspections
Inspection + Sign-Off Requests

Environmental Restrictions
Upcoming Changes

Boilers
Inspection Reports

Complete Drawings + Plan Guidelines
Expanded to All Offices

Filing Representatives
Training Course Extension

Construction
Raising or Moving a Building
Sprinklers + Standpipes

Structurally Compromised Buildings
Inspections + Reporting

Elevators
Inspections + Tests - UPDATED
Personnel Hoist Filings

Recent Bulletins

2014-07 Requirements for smoke alarms under Local Law 112 of 2013

2014-06 When to apply the 2008 or 2014 Construction Codes to new buildings, alterations, and partial and full demolitions

2014-05 Video image smoke detection systems as an alternative

2014-04 Redundant smoke detector (required by MC 607.3.2.1, Item 1) may be omitted

2014-03 Inspecting, monitoring and certifying modular units

All Buildings Bulletins

Did You Know...?

We have new opportunities ― in various areas of expertise ― for architects, engineers and construction industry members!

Current Opportunities + More About Careers at Buildings

Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Thomas Fariello, RA, Acting Commissioner

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