By Frank Fortino When Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed Local Law 26 of 2004 on June 24, 2004, the 15-year compliance deadline for the sprinkler requirement seemed like an eternity. All office buildings 100 feet or more in height had until July 1, 2019, to install a full sprinkler system. Today,… View more
Until now, a Construction Superintendent was required for New Buildings and full building demolitions which were 9 stories and below. Their job responsibility involved supervising a site, notifying the DOB of any incidents, confirming work was being performed as per approved plans, and keeping a log of inspections. On August 30,… View more
By Garvey Thelemaque RCNY 3301-02 has gone into effect, and expands the scope of work for Construction Supervisors. There are two phases to the change. In Phase I, Construction Superintendents have general responsibilities on a site. They must assure that work conforms to plans, notify the DOB of accidents or incidents,… View more
By Renee Sosnowski The DOB is proposing to add two new violation classifications, and to amend another. The new classifications will enable the DOB to ensure public safety and more effectively enforce the laws, rules and Commissioner’s orders related to the safe operation of construction equipment. A Public Hearing to discuss… View more
By Frank Fortino A great deal of our time and energy is spent on the large projects that define the skyline, but the smaller ones truly need our attention. In announcing a new initiative to increase site safety, Commissioner Chandler revealed a surprising fact – that nearly 75% of all accidents… View more
By Brian Lafferty Tenant Protection Plans serve to protect occupants of buildings undergoing construction activities, who stay in the building during the work. Effective January 25, 2016, a stand-alone Tenant Protection Plan must be submitted for all buildings being altered or demolished that contain one or more dwelling units that will… View more
By Garvey Thelemaque The DOB’s annual Build Safe/Life Safe Conference will take place on May 4th, at the New York Marriot Downtown. As part of Construction Safety Week 2016, this daylong series of seminars, DOB experts will discuss industry trends and highlight safe construction operations. Professional credit will be available. For… View more