Site Safety Plan compliance is crucial when preparing your NYC construction site for DOB inspections. DOB inspections are conducted by the New York City Department of Buildings to ensure that construction projects adhere to the city’s building codes and zoning resolutions. These inspections are crucial in maintaining safety standards and preventing construction-related accidents. The Department…
At Menotti Enterprise LLC, we strive to keep our clients informed about important updates and changes in regulations that could impact their operations. Recently, the Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a service notice that we believe is crucial for our clients and readers to be aware of. According to the notice, the DOB will start…
In the bustling construction industry of New York City, ensuring site safety is paramount. One key player in this process is the Site Safety Manager. But what does it take to become one? Let’s delve into the requirements, certification process, and responsibilities of a Site Safety Manager in NYC. Who is a Site Safety Manager?…
In a significant move, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has announced an extension to the deadline for submitting applications for adjustments to annual building emissions limits. This extension applies to the calendar years 2024-2029, providing a much-needed respite for building owners and managers. The NYC DOB has made it clear that…
The role of the construction superintendent has been made harder and is no easy feat. Thanks to Local Law 81, construction superintendents have a lot more added to their plate, and if you’re not on top of these laws and applying them, it could be costly for your business. Local Law 81 of 2017 To…
Today at Menotti Enterprise LLC, we’re focusing on a crucial update from the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) that could significantly impact property owners and managers across the city. The DOB has recently issued a service notice concerning the failure to file annual boiler inspection reports for the years 2018 through 2021. As…
The NYC DOB Retaining Wall Flag is a new feature introduced in the Buildings Information System (BIS) Property Profile. This development is crucial for property owners and managers as it pertains to the inspection and reporting requirements of retaining walls. The LL37/08 Retaining Wall flag identifies properties with retaining walls or parts of retaining walls…
Are you planning a construction project in NYC? If so, it’s crucial to be aware of the new Local Law 109 of 2022, which mandates rodent abatement during construction. NYC’s New Rodent Abatement law, effective from May 18, 2023, requires a licensed exterminator to treat the premises for rodent extermination for specific types of construction…
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has recently announced an NYC DOB Civil Penalty Increase, which is crucial for all involved in the construction industry to understand and comply with. This increase pertains to the penalties for failing to file an acceptable Certificate of Correction for an Immediately Hazardous Class 1 Summons (AEUHAZ).…
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…