By Frank Fortino As we’ve previously covered, Local Law 92 of 2019 and Local Law 94 of 2019 amend the New York City building code and administrative code, respectively, to require “sustainable roofing zones” on new buildings, new roofs created by enlarging existing buildings, and existing buildings replacing an entire roof… View more
By Tynesha Goode On October 16, 2019, the Department of Buildings (DOB) launched an interactive map showing the location of all building construction projects where the agency has issued after-hours variance (AHV) permits, which allows work outside normal business hours (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). DOB Map of… View more
By Penny Laughlin The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) launched its new online business portal, FDNY Business, on October 15, 2019. Effective immediately, the department requires online filing for all new Emergency Planning and Preparedness applications and amendments: Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan Fire Protection Plan Fire Safety… View more
By Penny Laughlin The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is cracking down on registered design professionals who submit professionally certified applications with false information or non-compliant plans. Specifically, Local Law 108 of 2019 makes the following changes to the administrative code of the City of New York: Requires annual… View more
By Andrew Pisani Last month, the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing on Introduction No. 1481, which proposes a local law to bring the NYC Plumbing Code in line with the 2015 edition of the International Plumbing Code. The legislation was initially introduced to the… View more
By Frank Fortino As previously reported, part of the Climate Mobilization Act requires installation of sustainable roofing zones in new construction and for buildings undergoing certain alterations. Local Law 94 of 2019 defines a “sustainable roofing zone” as roof assembly areas that include installation of “a solar photovoltaic electricity generating system,… View more
This article continues our series on the men and women who make magic happen here at Metropolis Group. If you would like to recommend someone for a future employee spotlight, please email us with your nomination and let us know why you love working with this team member. Richie Camero Project Manager… View more
