DOB Teaches NYC
Students about
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On Monday, November 8, 2010, the
Department kicked off National Elevator
Escalator Safety Awareness Week,
an annual educational program
promoting elevator and escalator
safety awareness throughout New
York City. Inspectors from the
Elevator Division taught more
than 3,000 students in New York City
public schools about how to stay
safe and "Ring, Relax and Wait"
when riding the City's 62,000
elevators and escalators. For the first time since the
Department’s annual educational
program began in 2004, inspectors
visited two senior citizen centers
and provided safety tips to 350 elderly residents.
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Press Release
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Prepare for Winter Weather |
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New Yorkers can save time and energy by
undertaking simple home
improvements, such as
adding insulation to
doors and windows and
checking heating
equipment before cold
weather approaches.
With more residents
spending time indoors,
it is important
that proper fire safety
precautions are in
place, including working
smoke alarms and carbon
monoxide detectors. |
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Buildings Bulletins |
Gas-Fired Direct Vent Space-Heating
Appliances
Buildings Bulletin
2010-26 (PDF) establishes acceptance
criteria for gas-fired direct vent
space-heating appliances used for
providing heat in rooms for sleeping
purposes.
Water Recycling Systems
Buildings Bulletin
2010-27 (PDF) addresses the design and use
of water recycling systems.
Grease Interceptors
Buildings Bulletin
2010-28 (PDF) addresses requirements for
grease interceptors. | |
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Service Updates |
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New PW5 Form Coming
The Department is updating the PW5
Form (After Hours |
Work Permit Application). The new version will be required in January, 2011 |
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Boiler Information
The Department has added a new Boiler
Section on our |
website to make it easier to find
information about boilers, including
inspection and test requirements and how
to make an appointment.
Visit
new Boiler section |
Keep
reading Buildings News for new information and updates.
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Department Events |
Department Hosts Delegation of Turkish Building Officials
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On
Thursday, November 4, 2010, the Department hosted a delegation of Turkish
building officials to discuss inspection and enforcement
procedures, including how Department
engineers assess the structural
stability of buildings during major
emergencies. |
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