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2014 NYC Construction Codes Effective December 31!

2014 NYC Construction Codes become effective Wednesday, December 31, 2014. This year-end edition of Buildings News highlights upcoming changes to Special Inspections, demolitions, suspended scaffolds, sidewalk sheds, forms and Limited Alteration Applications.

To transition our online systems to these new Codes, all electronic filing and the Buildings Information System will be temporarily unavailable from 5pm Tuesday, December 30 through 7am on Wednesday, December 31.


Special Inspections

The 2014 NYC Building Code includes new and updated Special Inspection and Special Inspection Agency (SIA) requirements.

Changes Under the 2014 Code. Buildings Bulletin 2014-017 outlines new requirements governing SIAs, including: registration; accreditation; TR1 forms under the 2008 and 2014 Codes; and registration categories under the 2008 and 2014 Codes.

Registration + Accreditation. Special Inspection Agencies must register with the Department to perform Class 1, 2 and/or 3 inspections. Agencies are only permitted to perform inspections on projects according to their registered class. See 1 RCNY 101-06 (C)(2)(ii) to identify class structure. Agencies registered to perform Class 1 inspections must be accredited by an approved accrediting body. Learn more and review a list of recognized, approved accrediting bodies.

Audits. The Department audits SIAs, and agencies selected for audit must cooperate with auditors and provide requested documentation. See 1 RCNY 101-06 (C)(7) for more information.

Renewals. SIA registrations must be renewed every three years ― and many registrations will be expiring in 2015. Please check your registration date to determine when you should renew your registration.

Certification. Primary inspectors must have the proper certification when performing the following Special Inspections:

Welding ― Steel, High-Pressure Steam Piping, High-Pressure Gas Piping, Aluminum: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI) or ICC Certification as a Structural Welding Inspector (ICCSWI)

Structural Steel ― Erecting, High-Strength Bolting: ICC Certification as a Structural Steel and Bolting Inspector

Mechanical Systems ― ICC Certification as a Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector (as an option to PE/RA and one year of relevant experience)

Other Resources

SIA Registration: Categories; SIA1; and Accreditation

TR1 Form: Updated

SIA1 Form: Updated

SIA1 Registration Cover Letter

OTCR Home Page


Demolition Operations

Beginning December 31, 2014, Code changes will affect demolitions in New York City.

Demolition Notice

Special Inspections for Demolitions

Mechanical Equipment Permits in Demolitions

Required Demolition Document Submittals

Demolition Submittal Document Requirements ― Exemptions


Suspended Scaffolds + Sidewalk Sheds

Beginning December 31, 2014, Code changes will affect suspended scaffolds installed in New York City.

Supervision of Suspended Scaffold Use

Pre-Shift Inspections for Suspended Scaffolds

Suspended Scaffold Installation Inspections

Supervision of Suspended Scaffold Installation + Removal

Sidewalk sheds may not unreasonably obstruct buildings or public infrastructure and must be designed not to overload the floor upon which they are supported.


Rigging Supervision

Changes under the Code will affect rigging operations being performed on the outside of a building.


Notifications

Beginning December 31, 2014, new notification requirements will be in effect for site safety, accidents and incidents, and demolitions.


LAA/Permit Renewal

We've dedicated a new webpage to the Limited Alteration Applications and Permit Renewals under the Development section at nyc.gov/buildings.

 

Service Updates

Fee Exemptions
APPN 1/93 Superseded

Elevator Inspections
Report Deadline Extended

Filings + Amendments
Reminder: PW1B Form + Plans

Energy Efficiency Reports
Filing Deadline
Filing Extension
Filing Deferral
Approved Agents
Notices of Violation

Cranes + Derricks
Protocol Reminder
Tower Crane Protocol

Licensing
Oil Burner Equipment Installer
Filing Representatives
Riggers
Concrete Safety Managers
Welders
Contractors
Electricians


2014 Codes Resources

Our safety experts recently led a training series that highlighted key changes to Chapter 33 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes. Read their presentation and remarks.

View the 2014 Codes Online

Compare Chapter 33 Under the 2008 and 2014 Codes

Watch Other Recent Training Presentations


New Energy Code

The 2014 New York City Energy Conservation Code is expected to go into effect January 1, 2015.

Visit our Energy Code page for updated information.

Attend a January Training Program

Learn How the Effective Date Affects Filings


Hearings + Rules

Energy Code Implementation
Hearing 01.16.15 @10am
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor

Façade Site Safety
Hearing 01.12.15 @10am
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor

Rigging Operations
Hearing 01.09.15 @10am
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor

Suspended Scaffold Training
Hearing 01.09.15 @10am
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor

Proposed + New Rules

NYC Public Hearings

Submit a Question or Comment


Buildings Bulletins

Operational Bulletin 2014-027 identifies the current Construction Codes provisions regarding fee exemptions, clarifies government and non-profit fee exemptions, and identifies acceptable forms of proof for fee exemptions and deferrals.

Operational Bulletin 2014-026 clarifies procedures for building permit applications and Certificates of Occupancy for tax lots subject to environmental requirements of an (E) designation or environmental restrictive declaration.

Technical Bulletin 2014-025 addresses the conditions that trigger the BSA approval requirement for buildings on unmapped streets.

Technical Bulletin 2014-024 rescinds three Buildings Bulletins, 10 Technical Policy and Procedure Notices, one Directive, and two Memos that are no longer applicable under any code.

Technical Bulletin 2014-023 prospectively rescinds 31 Buildings Bulletins and 14 Technical Policy and Procedure Notices that are not applicable to projects filed under the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.

All Published Buildings Bulletins


Did You Know...?

The NYC Department of Buildings supported our fellow New Yorkers in Buffalo after a recent blizzard blanketed that region.

Several of our structural engineers teamed with the New York City Office of Emergency Management to work with State and local troopers. Our experts inspected homes, commercial buildings and schools to determine which structures were safe ― and which demanded emergency action to protect people.

 

Bill de Blasio Mayor

Rick D. Chandler, PE Commissioner

 

www.nyc.gov/buildings

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