By Mario Aurioso The Plumbing Division has made some changes to its team, with the Assistant Chiefs in Manhattan and the Bronx switching positions. Assistant Chief Rodriguez, previously of Manhattan will relocate to the Bronx. Assistant Chief Cologne, previously of the Bronx, will set up shop in Manhattan. The relocations are… View more
By Garvey Thelemaque The DOB has a new system targeting Filing Reps. Depending on which borough office they are in, Filing Reps either wait in line to meet with a DOB representative or need to get to the borough office at the break of dawn to secure a ticket to process… View more
By Penny Laughlin The HUB full service will now be accepting applications for restaurants, retail, or industrial projects. This means in lieu of SBS accepting filings in person at the Borough office, they will now be processed electronically and be examined by the same SBS plan examiners. Under the new initiative,… View more
By Renee Sosnowski The DOB is proposing to repeal four rules that modify national standards for automatic sprinkler, standpipe, and fire alarm systems. The specific rules to be repealed set forth National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) amendments relating to elevator hoistways and machine rooms, closets and pantries, hydrostatic tests, and exemption… View more
By Andrew J. Pisani Beginning on August 10th, applicants will be able to submit their Site Safety Plan to the BEST squad via email. This means no more drop off and pick up, so a sure time saver. The emails must be sent to the email address bestplanexam@buildings.nyc.gov with the application… View more
By Mario Aurioso Interested in putting your mark on your trade? The Dob is currently accepting applications from members of the electrical and plumbing industries to serve as board members on the Electrical License Board and the Master Plumber and Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License Board. The Electrical License Board… View more
By Brian Lafferty The DOB is now offering Limited Alteration Application (LAA) Renewals through the Hub. The Renewals are for LAA Applications with the same BIS Number, and multiple LAA Renewals are acceptable. Requirements are straightforward. There can be no change to either the Application or the proposed work, and Applicants… View more