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Registration Open for Energy Code Training |
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The Department of Buildings and The Cooper Union are offering a new training program in the 2011 NYC Energy Conservation Code. This two-day course in October is the most complete NYCECC educational program available. Developed by DOB and Viridian Environmental LLC, experts will use a unique six-part training program that gives a comprehensive understanding of the new Energy Code.
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Buildings at Work - Forensic Engineering Unit
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The Buildings at Work series chronicles how we protect New Yorkers. Our newest video features the Forensic Engineering Unit -- an elite team of engineers who assess the structural stability of buildings during major emergencies and oversee how they're made safe. FEU Executive Director Timothy Lynch, PE narrates. |
Get It Done. Together. Pilot Program Extended
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We've extended our Get It Done. Together. pilot pro-gram through September. Experts from seven City agencies are collaborating to approve projects faster. Since May, they've approved more than 1,200 new projects that are expected to generate nearly $1 billion in economic activity. |
Excavation Unit + Scaffold Team Relocate
The Excavation Unit and Scaffold Safety Team have moved to 1 Centre Street, on the 23rd floor. Customer service hours are 8:30am - 4pm. Contact the Excavation Unit at (212) 669-7800 and the Scaffold Safety Team at (212) 669-7600.
Service Updates
eFiling LAAs
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Register for eFiling
New LAA1 Form + Instructions
After-Hours Variance
Payments + Processing Consolidated
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New Minimum
Filing Fees For Alteration Applications
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Read the Law
New
Boiler Form for Batch Filings
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Sustainable Contractor
Designations
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Waterfront Permits Unit
New Location
Accelerated Plan
Reviews for New Eating + Drinking Establishments
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Public Hearings +
New Rules
Amendment to Violation Classifications: Expired Permits
Hearing on October 19 - 10am
Proposed Rule
Work Categories
Exempt
From Permit Requirements Effective October 2
Rule 101-14
Buildings Bulletins
The recently released Technical Bulletin 2011-019 has updated Bulletin 2011-016. It clarifies the exceptions for existing buildings that are subject to retroactive sprinkler requirements under Local Law 26 of 2004.
Did You Know...?
The Department is issuing more construction permits in New York City -- about 12% more in the first half of 2011 than during the same time last year.
This is an optimistic sign that the City's construction industry may be recovering from the recession.
Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor
Robert D. LiMandri, Commissioner
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