The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has issued a service notice reminding workers and supervisors about the renewal of Site Safety Training (SST) cards under Local Law 196. This law, enacted in 2017, mandates that workers and supervisors at large construction sites complete safety training and obtain Department-approved SST cards. These cards…
NYC DOB Updates L2 Forms for Permit Violations with New Penalty Waivers and Exemptions The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently announced updates to the L2 forms required for handling civil penalties for work completed without permits. Effective October 16, 2023, only the newly revised forms dated September 2023 will be accepted. These…
NYC DOB Announces New Special Inspection Requirements Under 2022 Construction Codes Starting November 8, 2023, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) will enforce updated registration and accreditation requirements for special inspections in alignment with the 2022 NYC Construction Codes. This initiative, outlined in Buildings Bulletin 2022-014, aims to ensure enhanced inspection standards…
NYC DOB: Important Update on Elevator Violations for 2018-2022 The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently issued a critical update regarding elevator compliance for building owners. Starting in October 2023, the DOB will be issuing violations to buildings that failed to file an affirmation of correction on their Category 1 elevator test reports…
NYC DOB Updates Civil Penalty Waiver Requests for Boilers and Elevators The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has recently implemented updates for Civil Penalty Waiver Requests related to elevator violations and both high- and low-pressure boiler violations. This update, effective October 27, 2023, is part of DOB NOW: Safety and aligns with changes…
New NYC DOB Requirement for Artwork on Temporary Structures The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has introduced a significant update regarding artwork on temporary protective structures, such as sidewalk sheds, construction fences, and supported scaffolds. Effective October 27, 2023, building owners who choose to opt out of displaying approved artwork on these structures…
NYC DOB Launches Mandatory Online Solar and Green Roof Filing Starting November 15, 2023 In a new update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has announced that, starting November 15, 2023, all new Solar and Green Roof applications must be submitted digitally via DOB NOW: Build. This change mandates that only Professional…
NYC DOB Launches New Suspended Scaffold Filing Requirement Starting November 15, 2023 In an important update for construction and building maintenance professionals, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has introduced a new digital process for submitting Suspended Scaffold filings through the DOB NOW: Build platform. This change, effective November 15, 2023, marks…
New Annual Parapet Observation Requirement for NYC Building Owners Starts January 2024 In an important update, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has introduced a new requirement mandating annual parapet inspections for certain buildings. Starting January 1, 2024, building owners with parapets facing public areas—like streets, sidewalks, and roadways—must ensure these structures undergo yearly observations.…
NYC DOB Boiler Violations Update: Requirements and Penalty Information In a recent service update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) announced that starting November 2023, it will issue violations for properties with unaddressed defects reported in high- and low-pressure boiler inspection reports from 2018 to 2022. These violations, applicable to property owners…