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By Frank Fortino We have seen an uptick in inquiries from buildings which have a functioning fire alarm system yet which do not have a letter of approval. We now have clarity on this issue, thanks to a FDNY’s Technology Management ...
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By Austin Regan We have touched on Administrative Code section AC 28-101.4.5 “Work that increases existing floor surface area of a prior Code building by more than 110 percent.” This section, introduced in the 2014 Code, clarifies that when enlarging ...
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By Bruno Caligara Among the growing trends in architecture is the shift towards modular homes. Built in factories and assembled on site, these homes have proven to be an effective solution for affordable housing. The conversation around modular homes has ...
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By Mario Aurioso Local Law 26 of 2004 was a major step forward for New York City’s push to require buildings over 100 feet in height to be protected by sprinkler systems. The Local Law required all office buildings over ...
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By Brian Redlein The 2014 Code has introduced new notification requirements for sidewalk shed removals. The notifications apply to those sidewalk sheds which were permitted after 12/31/14. The permit holder must notify the DOB within 48 hours of removing a ...
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By Austin Regan The DOB examiners are still learning the 2014 Code. As we start the third month of its enactment, examiners are just beginning to review applications which are subject to the rules of the new Code. Understandably, these ...
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By Brian Lafferty Many commercial kitchens are outfitted with Salamanders – the high intensity broilers that chefs use to melt cheese on pizzas and char the tops of steaks. They provide a live, constant gas flame that succeeds not only ...
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By Mario Aurioso Time flies. In 2004, LL26 gave building owners 15 years to comply to the local law requiring buildings over 100 feet in height to be protected by sprinkler systems. Now, we’re down to five years. LL26 applies ...
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By Austin Regan When analyzing a building for Zoning compliance, it is important to review all subsections that may apply. Take the case of loading berths. ZR 36-60 is the section in zoning that addresses loading berth requirements in commercial ...
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By Austin Regan The 2014 Code is here! As the Code changed, so too have many of the reference standards that the Code refers to. In most cases, the agency or publication is the same while the new Code just ...
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By Brian Redlein The DOB now reviews Energy Code on all projects, which means that getting your new building approved just got a little more complicated. Energy Code is complex, and the larger the project, the more details are required ...
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By Mario Aurioso The LAA 1 – Limited Alteration Application for Plumbing, Oil Burning or Fire Suppression has new form to coordinate with new changes for 2015. The new form has several important changes, which are: Section #1: You can ...
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