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Department of Buildings / Industry News
By Andrew Pisani The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced the end of the Special Enforcement Program, known as the SEP Unit, which handled professional certification audits and inspections. A Brief Background The SEP unit was established ...
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By Penny Laughlin The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has launched an interactive map that tells New York City’s abolitionist history as embodied by designated landmarks, New York City and the Path to Freedom. The project, which coincides with the 400th ...
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By Austin Regan, R.A. and John Lashley This article continues our series on prior-code buildings and types of changes that require compliance with current codes. This month, we’re focusing on the New York City Energy Conservation Code. While Chapter C5 ...
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By Renee Sosnowski Per Local Law 110 of 2019, owners of properties with violations must now publicize this fact, a requirement that went into effect on December 5, 2019. The manner of disclosing this information depends upon the location of ...
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By Sami Sallaway At the annual Metropolis Group holiday party on December 6, 2019, President Frank Fortino announced the winners of the company’s top awards. Project Manager “These three individuals embody the excellence that distinguishes Metropolis Group in our industry,” ...
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By Andrew Pisani Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a healthy and happy holiday season. Now it’s back to work, which includes keeping permits and registrations up to date. To help you start the year off on the right ...
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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 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 Austin Regan, R.A. With the New Year comes new codes. The 2020 Building Code will probably not be released until this fall, at the earliest, but a new energy code will be coming much sooner. By state law, the ...
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By John Lashley As covered last month, Section 28-101.4.3 of the New York City Administrative Code (AC) says the following regarding “Optional use of the 1968 building code for work on prior code buildings”: At the option of the owner, ...
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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 Austin Regan, R.A. and John Lashley Often, a fundamental challenge in New York City construction code compliance lies in determining which code requirements to follow. This article is the first of a series that identifies instances when certain renovations ...
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