By Renee Sosnowski The Environmental Control Board has proposed a new Amendment to the current DOT Penalty Schedule for Failure to Provide Adequate Protection at Work Sites. To promote the safety of pedestrians and vehicles around a worksite, the ECB is proposing a Rule to increase the penalty for failure to provide adequate protection… View more
By Renee Sosnowski Section 3310-01 of the DOB’s Rules regarding site safety requirements for major buildings were drafted with construction and demolition sites in mind. They do not specifically address façade projects. Façade projects possess their own unique safety challenges, and a new proposed amendment to DOB Rule section 3310-01 would establish… View more
By Penny Laughlin In residences, carbon monoxide alarms and fire alarms go hand in hand. Not so much in commercial places of assembly… until now. With a new change, the DOB is mandating carbon monoxide detector systems in all new buildings with assembly spaces. The logic is pretty straightforward – the… View more
By Penny Laughlin The last thing most owners want to plan for is their property being deemed Structurally Compromised. If it happens, it’s best to be ready. If a building is deemed SCB, the owner has 60 days to have an initial inspection completed by a registered design professional. Within 30… View more