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Filing a PAA in DOB NOW: Build

 

DOB NOW is an interactive, web-based portal that enables building owners, design professionals, filing representatives, and licensees to do all business with DOB online. One of the benefits of filing online is that you can file from your computer and do not have to come to DOB.

The Applicant of Record can file a Post Approval Amendment (PAA) when the approved Scope of Work needs to be updated.


The following rules apply to PAA filings in DOB NOW: Build

  • Only one PAA can be in progress at a time.
  • A PAA can only be filed by an Applicant of Record.
  • A PAA must be filed by the same Applicant of Record as the original filing.
  • A PAA cannot be submitted if the filing includes legalization.
  • The description of the changes must be entered in Plans/Work (PW1) tab – Comments.
  • A flat, one-time fee of $100 is charged when a new PAA is filed.
  • An increase or decrease in the estimated job cost results in a recalculation of fees.
    • For increases in the job cost, the Applicant must pay the price difference (from the initial fee on the initial Job Filing) online.
    • For decreases in the job cost, an adjustment is made (from the initial fee on the initial Job Filing). Applicant can request a refund.


When a PAA is filed, the following fields are NOT editable

  • Filing Review Type (e.g. Standard Plan Examination to Professional Certification)
  • Application/Location Address
  • Work on Floors (e.g. Location details)
  • Applicant of Record Information
  • Owner Information
  • Building Type


STEP 1: Login to DOB NOW: Build

  • Use the log in information that is registered in eFiling to log into DOB NOW: Build.


STEP 2: Locate Job Filing

  • Locate the approved initial job filing on your dashboard in DOB NOW: Build.
  • Initiate the PAA. System generates filing number for the PAA.
  • Amend the necessary information.


STEP 3: Upload Required Documents

  • Upload revised PDF of the plan sets.
  • Upload DPL1 document.
  • The system will determine if additional documents are required based on the information that is data entered on the PAA job filing.


STEP 4: Obtain Attestation

  • Applicant, owners and other stakeholders must electronically sign the job filing.


STEP 5: Submit payment

  • Payments will be made online using a credit card, debit card or e-check.
  • Anyone associated to a job filing can submit a payment.


STEP 6: Preview to File

  • Applicant must review the filing and provide a final electronic signature.


STEP 7: Submit Job Filing

  • Applicant must officially electronically submit the job filing to the Department.


STEP 8: DOB Review and Approval

  • Department staff will review the job filing.
  • If objections are issued, the applicant will be able to make corrections in the system and resubmit.
  • If a meeting is required to resolve objections, meetings will be conducted online.
  • The system will send email notification to all associated stakeholder listed on the job filing once the Department has approved the job filing.

 


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