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Type/ |
Relevant Code Sections |
Purpose |
Directive 1 of 1971 OPPN #2/88 Memo 12/12/69 |
This Bulletin rescinds 2 Directives, 2 OPPNs, and 15 |
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Directive 2 of 1979 Memo 7/17/70 |
This Bulletin rescinds 1 Directive and 19 Memoranda which |
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ZR 143-13 MDL 276 1 RCNY 1101-01 |
This Bulletin clarifies the technical and administrative |
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BC 712.1.2 Exception 3 |
This Bulletin clarifies the applicability of the New York City |
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AC 28-103.9 28-423.1 FGC 404.21 |
This Bulletin establishes the acceptance criteria where gas work was performed by individuals not possessing the minimum required qualifications. |
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Memo 8/13/71 |
This Bulletin rescinds 26 Memoranda issued by the Department but are no longer applicable under current Codes and Local Laws. |
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Directive 4 of 1979 LPPN #3/92 OPPN #5/95 TPPN #1/88 Letter 5/25/79 |
This Bulletin rescinds 6 Directives, 9 PPNs and 3 Letters which were issued by the Department but are no longer applicable under current Codes and Local Laws. |
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Directive 2 of 1970 Memo 3/19/63 TPPN 4/89 Letter 2/22/88 |
This Bulletin rescinds 5 Directives, 10 Memoranda,1 TPPN and 3 Letters which were issued by the Department but are no longer applicable under current Codes and Local Laws. |
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Directive 43 of 1970 Memo 9/19/75 BB 2009-025 |
This Bulletin rescinds 1 Directives, 8 Memoranda, and 4 Buildings Bulletins which were issued by the Department but are no longer applicable under current Codes and Local Laws. |
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Directive 5 of 1979 Memo 10/4/89 TPPN #3/87 Letter 8/4/88 |
This Bulletin rescinds 14 Memoranda, 3 Directives, 1 TPPN, and 3 Letters pertaining to the electrical which were issued by the Department but are no longer applicable under |
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BC 403.6.1 |
This Bulletin clarifies the construction requirements for Fire Service Access Elevators. |
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BC 1030 NFPA 13 13R |
This Bulletin describes alternative compliance of emergency escape and rescue openings for group R-3 occupancies required in section 1030.1 of the 2022 NYC Building Code. |
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BC 1015.2 MC 304.11 OSHA 1910 |
To clarify the use of guards and personal fall arrest systems to facilitate solar panel maintenance. |
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Directive 1 of 1972 Memo 10-31-74 Letter 11-3-77 |
This Bulletin rescinds 9 Directives, 78 Memoranda and 3 Letters, which were issued by the Department but are no longer applicable under current Codes and Local Laws. |
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BC 106.8.1 AC 28-105.4.1 |
This document clarifies the procedure to obtain approval from the Department for the use of non-sidewalk level pedestrian protection such as containment netting as an alternative to sidewalk sheds. Conditions which are appropriate for the use of containment netting are also outlined. |
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2014 BC 916.3 |
This Bulletin clarifies BC Section 917.3.1 with regards to the stair ventilation method in that all enclosed exit stairs in Group R-2 occupancy must be provided with a reversible fan system that is capable of pressurizing or exhausting the area of the largest floor. |
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Memo 4/7/75* APPN 8/87 OPPN 20/89 Letter 7-21-81* |
This Bulletin rescinds 30 Memoranda, 1 APPN, 1 OPPN and 2 Letters which were issued by the Department but are no longer applicable under current Codes and Local Laws. |
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Directive 9 of 1965 Memo 10/06/53 Letter 5/9/91 |
This Bulletin rescinds 17 Memoranda, 1 Directive, and 14 Letters which were issued by the Department but are no longer applicable under current Codes and Local Laws. |
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EC 760.52 |
This Bulletin clarifies the protection requirements for enclosing wiring used in smoke control systems. This Building Bulletin will supersede BB 2017-011. |
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Directive 6 of 1974 |
This Bulletin rescinds 18 Memoranda, 1 Directive, and 3 Letters which were issued by the Department but are no longer applicable under current Codes and Local Laws. |