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Website Updates

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ZRD1 Zoning Resolution Determination Form

Licensing Updates

LIC1 License Application
LIC1 License Application Instructions
Department Approved Course Provider List

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Blueprint for Fundamental Transformation
Technical Guides to the 2014 NYC Construction Codes
Industry Code of Conduct
Know Your Construction Professional Directory
Cooling Tower Registration
Professionally Certified SSP Submissions/Facade Alteration
After Hours Inspections

Service Updates

Inspection Ready
Industry Specific Info Sessions
Licensee and Owner Preparation

Debit Cards with Credit Card Logo
New Federal Requirement

Hoisting Rigging
Training and Certification Requirements

Determination Review Requests
Electronic Submission Process

Q-Matic System Enhancements
Improved Customer Service Ticketing and Queue Management

Enlargement Applications
Calculations under the 2014 NYC Codes

UPK Projects
Inspection Request Process

Articulating Boom Crane
Permitting & Licensing Requirements

Elevator Permit Application + Category 3 & 5 Inspection Requests
Electronic Submission

Build it Back
Application & Permit Fees Waived

Alternative Safety Systems
Cocoon & Climbing Concrete Form Work CCD1 Not Required

After-Hours Inspection
Phase Two

Special Inspection Agency
Hazardous Reporting

Site Safety Plans
Electronic Submission

Hub Full-Service & Small Business Services
Online Review and Approvals for Smaller Alteration Projects

Site Safety Plan/ Facade Alteration
New Filing Option for Professionals

Buildings Bulletins

2015-030: Clarifies the accessibility requirements for detectable warnings at pools.

2015-029: Clarifies the planning required for construction sites to prepare for high-wind events.

2015-028: Establishes special inspection requirements for certain prescribed materials.

2015-027: Establishes clarification on the use of adhesive anchoring systems.

2015-026: Establishes revised operational procedures as to when a Letter of No Objection (LNO) shall be issued for conforming Zoning Resolution Uses from the Department of Buildings for a license from the Department of Consumer Affairs.

2015-025: Clarifies the types of work involving an existing fire alarm system designed and approved under the 2008 building code or prior codes.

2015-024: Establishes acceptance criteria and test methods for solar collectors.

2015-023: Establishes standards for fuel-gas fired ceramic kilns used for hobby and non-commercial purposes.

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