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By Austin Regan Next October, a mere seven months from now, the updated 2014 Building Code will go into effect. Unlike the previous conversion from the 1968 Code to the 2008 Code, this time there will be no transition period ...
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By Austin Regan The recent tragic fire in the residential midtown tower known as the Strand brought to light some interesting dilemmas regarding the way fires are fought and the way buildings are designed to protect against fires. As a ...
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By Garvey Thelemaque Starting in January, all New building and Alteration Type 1 applications must comply with the NYC Energy Conversation Code, and each application will be fully reviewed for Compliance. The application process has changed a bit as well. Applicants ...
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By Frank Fortino I’m often asked about the relationship of the DOB and the FDNY, and I try to explain this complex coexistence in very simple terms. The DOB’s mandate is to provide the foundation for us to build safe ...
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