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July 2014

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Commissioner Rick Chandler Appointed

The NYC Department of Buildings is excited to welcome incoming Commissioner Rick Chandler!

Chandler is a professional engineer and Assistant Vice President of Facilities at Hunter College. He has large-scale management experience, a thorough understanding of the NYC Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution, and a record of harnessing technology to improve the efficiency of government operations. Chandler served in the Department of Buildings as Borough Commissioner in our Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx offices from 1995 to 2002.

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Break Ground This Summer

In July, we're working together ― from 4pm to 6pm ― to resolve objections and approve your New Building and Alteration Type-1 projects.

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2014 Construction Codes

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


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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Service Updates

Build it Back
Application + Permit Fees Waived

Boilers
Cleaner-Burning Fuel Oil

Licensing
Filing Representatives
Riggers
Concrete Safety Managers
Welders
Contractors
Electricians

Demolitions
Pre-Demolition Inspections
Inspection + Sign-Off Requests

Environmental Restrictions
Upcoming Changes

Elevators
Personnel Hoist Filings


Hearings + Rules

Emergency Power System Requirements
08.19.14 - 10am 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor

Violation Classifications
07.23.14 - 10am
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor

Buildings Rules
NYC Public Hearings
Submit a Question or Comment


Recent Bulletins

2014-08 Reference standards and test requirements regarding tension stresses in wood parallel to the grain

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

All Buildings Bulletins


Did You Know...?

Summer Streets is coming soon! The Department is behind-the-scenes, assisting our sister agencies to prepare for this year's celebration!

Learn More About Summer Streets

 

Bill de Blasio, Mayor

Thomas Fariello, RA, Acting Commissioner

 

www.nyc.gov/buildings

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