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By Penny Laughlin Now that we’re into 2015, all projects must comply with the 2014 NYCECC. In conjunction with this, the DOB has created new forms for submissions. The TR8 has a new commissioning report requirement, and has renamed and ...
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By Austin Regan In the last few years, we have seen the City of New York get serious about energy conservation. From Local Law 84/2009 which required large buildings to analyze and report on their energy and water usage, to ...
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By Garvey Thelemaque With the 2014 Building Code right around the corner, there’s no better time than right now to start diving into it. The DOB has posted a full version of the 2014 Code, as well as detailed information on ...
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By Austin Regan Changes are soon to come to Chapter 32 – Encroachments Into The Public Right of Way. For the first time, marquees will be allowed on office buildings (BC 3202.2.1.4.5), which will give designers more flexibility in creating ...
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By Penny Laughlin The 2014 Construction Code is around the corner, and with it comes a slate of new Application forms. The DOB has published final versions of several new forms, and we can anticipate seeing more in the next ...
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By Garvey Thelemaque The FDNY has an updated version of its A-433 form. The new version is now called the A-433 B and requires detailed information on the premise, owner’s information, and nature of work to be performed. Additionally, Electrical ...
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By Frank Fortino Over the last few years we’ve seen remarkable efforts to ‘greenify’ the City. Developers, architects and engineers have embraced new materials and building practices, striving for LEED certifications, and the honor of having the most energy respectful ...
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By Austin Regan It may be an understatement to say the Building Code is an imperfect document. Like any law, the Code had many interested parties with many different agendas. None of those parties got the exact document they wanted. ...
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By Frank Fortino A key piece of the playbook for developers is to squeeze every inch of usable space out of their projects. A growing trend turns this usability discussion into a key selling point – converting the top of ...
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By Penny Laughlin As expected we’re starting to see new requirements under the 2014 Code. One of the first is a new requirement calling for Special Inspections for select demolitions. There are two types of demolitions which now require Special ...
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By Penny Laughlin The 2014 Building Code deadline is around the corner, and with it are some administrative changes and updates. Starting October 1, 2014, new Special Inspection categories, registration and filing requirements will go into effect. Accreditation for the ...
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By Austin Regan Some building owners are fortunate enough to have buildings located in the correct zoning and community board districts, and had enough foresight to have their buildings designed to accommodate a rooftop bar or party space. Those buildings ...
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