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Accessibility Waivers

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NYC Building Code Accessibility Waivers

If the Department of Buildings rejects the architectural plans for a building due to an accessibility issue, a waiver may be obtained from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities ("MOPD"). Once the appropriate forms and paperwork are submitted, MOPD will issue a recommendation to DOB.

Waiver Instructions
Waiver Forms and Guidance Materials
Standard Waiver Filings: As part of the citywide response to the Coronavirus, Department of Buildings (DOB) customers are being urged to submit standard waiver review PE 01 filings (all plan sets and documents) must be uploaded by eFiling.