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 #14/93 (pdf - 34kb) November 23, 1993 |
Definition of floor area Section 12-10 of the Zoning Resolution - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #13/93 (pdf - 126kb) November 16, 1993 |
Accessory Day Care Centers & Day Nurseries Superseded Technical PPN 12/93. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #12/93 (pdf - 109kb) September 24, 1993 |
Accessory Day Care Centers and Day Nurseries |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #11/93 (pdf - 40kb) September 21, 1993 |
Zoning Use Group Designation for Pet Receiving Facilities |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #10/93 (pdf - 37kb) August 27, 1993 |
Lavatories with Overflows |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #09/93 (pdf - 76kb) July 28, 1993 |
Variations to Certain Requirements of Section 277 of the Multiple Dwelling Law for Interim Multiple Dwelling Buildings |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #08/93 (pdf - 155kb) July 28, 1993 |
Class "E" Fire Alarm System Installed in Other Than Class "E" Occupancy - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #07/93 (pdf - 75kb) July 21, 1993 |
Fire Alarm Code Interpretation Advisory Committee |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #06/93 (pdf - 71kb) June 15, 1993 |
Zoning Use Group Classification of Large Retail Establishments |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #05/93 (pdf - 44kb) May 19, 1993 |
Use of Non-Coded Manual Fire Alarm Pull Stations in a Coded Fire Alarm System - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #04/93 (pdf - 384kb) May 17, 1993 |
Minor Alternations |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #03/93 (pdf - 140kb) May 18, 1993 |
Guide to A Description of Uses on Schedule A & Certificate of Occupancy of one & two Family Buildings - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #02/93 (pdf - 115kb) May 17, 1993 |
Use Letters - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #01/93 (pdf - 82kb) February 26, 1993 |
Existing Approved Class E and Modified Class E Fire Alarm Systems: Extension of A and B Speaker Circuits in lieu of Speaker Supervision in Existing High-Rise Office Buildings |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #11/92 (pdf - 108kb) December 7, 1992 |
Minor Alternations |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #10/92 (pdf - 470kb) November 2, 1992 |
Local Law 29/89 - Low Flow Fixture - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #09/92 (pdf - 45kb) September 1, 1992 |
Local Law 58/87 - Story at Grade - Prospectively Rescinds. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #08/92 (pdf - 291kb) August 19, 1992 |
Laminated Wood "I" Beans |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #06/92 (pdf - 56kb) July 17, 1992 |
Places of Assembly - Plan Submission Requirements for the Use of Existing Exit Facilities |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #05/92 (pdf - 59kb) July 17, 1992 |
Local Law 58/87 - Change of use of Spaces in Existing Buildings. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #04/92 (pdf - 62kb) June 30, 1992 |
Clarification for the Requirements of Smoke Detectors for Elevator Recall - Rule 211.3b of RS 18 - 1 - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #03/92 (pdf - 83kb) May 11, 1992 |
Local Law 58/87 Acceptable Prototypical Kitchen - Prospectively Rescinds. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #02/92 (pdf - 640kb) February 26, 1992 |
Sign on Exit Stair Doors - Local Law 5/73 - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #01/92 (pdf - 207kb) January 7, 1992 |
Local Law 58-87 - Clarifications- RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #04/91 (pdf - 22kb) July 26, 1991 |
Use of Type TFFN/TFN Wiring for Interior Fire Alarm System - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #04/91 (pdf - 55kb) June 25, 1991 |
Lower Density Contextual Zoning Amendment Grandfather - Renewal of Building Permits - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #02/91 (pdf - 207kb) March 28, 1991 |
Solid Waste Transfer Stations |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #01/91 (pdf - 35kb) March 4, 1991 |
Allowable Allowances in Applying the Building Code / Zoning Resolution Requirement - RESCINDED. |
Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #01/90 (pdf - 72kb) July 26, 1991 |
Waiver Procedures for Local Law 58/87 - SUPERSEDED. |