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 in helping to cook, but also throws off quite a bit… View more
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 removed selected Energy Code Progress Inspections. The EN 1 is restructured… View more
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 now renew an LAA1. Section # 3 Estimate work cost is… View more
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 for Energy Code approval. The Hub now has a dedicated examiner… View more
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 references a later version. NFPA 13 & 14 for sprinkler and… View more
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 the Department’s better late than never embracing of the NYS Energy… View more
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 Contractor Information, Fire Alarm Vendor Information, and Central Station Information is… View more