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By Penny Laughlin As you’re likely aware, Local Law 152 of 2016 requires periodic inspection of gas piping systems. While the New York City requires all “gas work”—as defined by the New York City Fuel Gas Code—be performed under the ...
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By Rose Perez As of January 1, 2020, gas piping systems must now be inspected by a Licensed Master Plumber (LMP)—or qualified individual working under a LMP—in accordance with Local Law 152 of 2016. These inspections are required at least ...
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By Frank Fortino As we start a new decade, the New York City building boom continues in its sixth year. Here at Metropolis Group, we continue to see exceptional levels of construction activity, which supports the findings of the 2019-2021 ...
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By Penny Laughlin The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) recently designated five historic structures in Gowanus as individual landmarks, citing the industrial buildings as representing the area’s most “architecturally distinctive” and “historically significant” properties. LPC selected the sites ...
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By Andrew Pisani The phase-in period of Local Law 196 of 2017 is now over. As of December 1, 2019, all jobs that are required to designate a Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Coordinator, or Site Safety Manager must ensure that every ...
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By Frank Fortino The New York City construction industry now has a turnkey resource for navigating increasingly complex and stringent environmental, health, and safety regulations. Michael Rattacasa, a twelve-year veteran of the environmental consulting industry, has launched The CASA Group, ...
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By Andrew Pisani Local Law 28 of 2019 launched temporary programs to help businesses that have received violations and judgments for sign violations. The legislation also includes educational outreach to help businesses understand sign laws and regulations—and to avoid violations ...
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By Adam Batista Effective October 14, 2019, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) requires general contractors to post signs on worker safety at sites that require site safety training. To assist with this effort, DOB has created sign ...
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By Tynesha Goode On October 16, 2019, the Department of Buildings (DOB) launched an interactive map showing the location of all building construction projects where the agency has issued after-hours variance (AHV) permits, which allows work outside normal business hours ...
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By Frank Fortino As we’ve previously covered, Local Law 92 of 2019 and Local Law 94 of 2019 amend the New York City building code and administrative code, respectively, to require “sustainable roofing zones” on new buildings, new roofs created ...
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By Wayne Sheppard Please join the New York City Police Department (NYPD), Department of Transportation (DOT) and other city agencies in making our streets safer. Despite significant improvements in recent years, more than 250 people are killed and approximately 4,000 ...
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By Penny Laughlin The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) launched its new online business portal, FDNY Business, on October 15, 2019. Effective immediately, the department requires online filing for all new Emergency Planning and Preparedness applications and amendments: Comprehensive ...
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