How to Educate Your Team This National Safety Stand-Down Week The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has declared May 2–6, 2022, to be National Safety Stand-Down Week. Every year, this week raises awareness about critical preventative measures to reduce the rate of falls in construction. Falls from elevation are the leading cause of death for…
NYC DOB Extends Deadline for Building Emissions Adjustment Applications In an important update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has extended the deadline for applications to adjust annual building emissions limits. This extension affects applications for the calendar years 2024-2029 and gives building owners and managers more time to comply with Local…
NYC DOB to Enforce Violations for Missing Elevator Test Reports (2018-2022) In August 2023, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will begin issuing violations for properties that failed to submit the required Category 1 elevator test reports from 2018 to 2022. This enforcement measure is essential for maintaining safety standards across the city,…
NYC DOB Hurricane Ida Damage Repair Fee Waivers Set to Expire Soon The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently announced that the fee and permit waivers issued for repair work related to Hurricane Ida will expire on August 31, 2023. This program, which has been in place since September 14, 2021, was introduced…
NYC DOB Update: New Requirements for Owner Notification of Work Start The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has implemented an important change under Local Law 77 of 2023. Property owners are now required to notify the DOB before beginning any construction work that necessitates a Tenant Protection Plan (TPP). This amendment to…
NYC DOB Updates Certification Exceptions for Buildings Under Local Law 158/2017 In an important update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) announced a new exception under Local Law 77 of 2023, impacting restrictions on professional certifications for buildings affected by Local Law 158 of 2017. This exception allows specific projects on mixed-use…
Local Law 77 of 2023: NYC DOB Updates on Post Approval Amendment Fees and License Renewal Deadlines In accordance with Local Law 77 of 2023, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) recently rolled out updates impacting Post Approval Amendment (PAA) fees and the timing for license renewal applications. Effective from July 29,…
NYC DOB Announces Fee Increases for 2022 Construction Code Applications in BIS and DOB NOW In a recent update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has announced adjustments to application fees related to the 2022 Construction Codes, affecting filings through both the Buildings Information System (BIS) and DOB NOW. These changes, aimed…
NYC DOB Updates: Artwork Now Required on Temporary Protective Structures The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has introduced an update under Local Law 163 of 2021, which requires approved artwork to be displayed on certain temporary protective structures. Effective from September 1, 2023, this law impacts construction sites citywide by mandating that…
NYC DOB Update: No More Waivers for Sidewalk Sheds with Expired Permits From September 1, 2023, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has implemented a major new policy regarding sidewalk shed permits. However, the DOB will no longer grant waivers for civil penalties for sidewalk sheds installed with expired permits. This adjustment is…