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Technical Policy and Procedure Notices - 1994 to 1997
The Department publishes Technical Policy and Procedure Notices (TPPN). These notices represent official policies of the Department and assist customers in following various technical procedures. TPPN's issued before 1998 are noted as "pdf" for which you will need Adobe® Acrobat Reader® installed.
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #3/97 (pdf) Issued November 3, 1997 |
Combining Apartments to Create Larger Residential Units Without Affecting the Certificate of Occupancy -- the New York City Charter was amended by local Law 77 of 1968 to eliminate the necessity of obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy where the alteration only consists of combining apartments to create larger residential units in the building, and the bulk of the building is not being increased. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #02/97 (pdf - 183kb) October 17, 1997 |
Residential Adult Care Facilities -- Establishes Building Code Occupancy Group and Zoning Use Group. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #01/97 (pdf - 611kb) April 28, 1997 |
Enlargements of Converted Buildings -- Establishes a uniform interpretation of the Zoning Resolution (ZR) regarding the enlargement of existing converted buildings and buildings which are being converted. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #08/96 (pdf - 85kb) December 9, 1996 |
Sign Regulations - Distinctive Architectural Features -- Establishes Building Code Occupancy Group and Zoning Use Group. Recinds September 5, 1991 Deputy Commissioner Memorandum. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #07/96 (pdf - 208kb) June 24, 1996 |
Temporary Places of Assembly |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #06/96 (pdf - 137kb) June 21, 1996 |
Required Smoke and Fire Dampers |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #05/96 (pdf - 226kb) May 22, 1996 |
Accessory Coin - or Token Operated Amusement Machines Superseded November 16, 1981 Commissioner Memorandum. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #04/96 (pdf - 85kb) February 9, 1996 |
Earthquake Code – Local Law 17/95 Enlargements - Superseded by TPPN 4/99. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #03/96 (pdf - 154kb) February 9, 1996 |
Local Law 10/80 - Building Façade Inspection Requirement Clarification |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #02/96 (pdf - 62kb) February 2, 1996 |
Earthquake Code - Local Law 17/95 Application of Side Yard Regulations for Compliance with "Building Separations " Requirement of Local Law 17/95 - Related to Technical/Buildings Bulletin 2016-011. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #01/96 (pdf - 109kb) January 5, 1996 |
Fuel Supply for Emergency Generators Supporting Fire Safety Devices - RESCINDED. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #04/95 (pdf - 60kb) May 9, 1995 |
Use of Flouropolymer "Teflon " Type Cabling/Wiring in Fire Alarm Systems - RESCINDED. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #03/95 (pdf - 45kb) May 9, 1995 |
"Grace Period " for the Use of Flouropolymer " Teflon Equivalent "Cables Previously Accepted by the Department - RESCINDED. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #02/95 (pdf - 163kb) May 9, 1995 |
Acceptance of Fire Alarm Cables For Use In New York City - RESCINDED. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #01/95 (pdf - 93kb) March 10, 1995 |
Minor Alterations in Reference to Certain Local Law 58/87 and ADA Compliance Work Superseded Technical PPN 11/92 and 4/93. RESCINDED. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #12/94 (pdf - 130kb) November 29, 1994 |
Self - Certification of Limited Category of Materials and Equipment - RESCINDED. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #11/94 (pdf - 114kb) December 19, 1994 |
Plan Examination- To make clear how technical employees engaged in the examination of plans are supervised. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #10/94 (pdf - 77kb) August 30, 1994 |
Standards for the Installation of Visual Alarms - RESCINDED. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #09/94 (pdf - 81kb) August 8, 1994 |
Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) Facilities |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #08/94 (pdf - 67kb) July 28, 1994 |
Retail Convenience Stores --- Accessory to Automotive Service Use Group 16 Superseded Technical PPN 3/94. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #07/94 (pdf - 123kb) July 28, 1994 |
Removal of Objections Issued at Plan Examination: Optional Self - Certification of Compliance by Registered Architects and Professional Engineers |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #06/94 (pdf - 119kb) June 15, 1994 |
Fire Alarm Sending Stations and Sounding Devices in Correction Facilities Under the Jurisdiction of the Department of Correction, NYC |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #05/94 (pdf - 100kb) May 2, 1994 |
Foreign Government Plan Filings Superseded Operation PPN 3/90. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #04/94 (pdf - 70kb) April 26, 1994 |
Inspection - of Plumbing , Gas Piping , Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems - RESCINDED. Cross reference Operation PPN 3/94. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #03/94 (pdf - 81kb) April 15, 1994 |
Retail Convenience Stores -- Accessory to Automotive Service Stations Use Group 16 |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #02/94 (pdf - 59kb) March 25, 1994 |
Zoning Use Group Classification of Large Retail Establishments Rescinds Technical PPN 6/93. |
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Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #01/94 (pdf - 109kb) January 24, 1994 |
Gas Meter Room Ventilation - RESCINDED. |