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Code & Zoning / Fire Code
By Mario Aurioso Time flies. In 2004, LL26 gave building owners 15 years to comply to the local law requiring buildings over 100 feet in height to be protected by sprinkler systems. Now, we’re down to five years. LL26 applies ...
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By Austin Regan When analyzing a building for Zoning compliance, it is important to review all subsections that may apply. Take the case of loading berths. ZR 36-60 is the section in zoning that addresses loading berth requirements in commercial ...
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By Austin Regan The 2014 Code is here! As the Code changed, so too have many of the reference standards that the Code refers to. In most cases, the agency or publication is the same while the new Code just ...
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By Brian Redlein The DOB now reviews Energy Code on all projects, which means that getting your new building approved just got a little more complicated. Energy Code is complex, and the larger the project, the more details are required ...
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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 ...
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By Mario Aurioso The LAA 1 – Limited Alteration Application for Plumbing, Oil Burning or Fire Suppression has new form to coordinate with new changes for 2015. The new form has several important changes, which are: Section #1: You can ...
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By Brian Lafferty With the turn of the New Year, the LL 87 Energy Efficiency Report (EER) came due for buildings with a tax block ending in the number 4. The ten-year filing is required for all applicable, mixed-use and ...
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By Mabel Cataldo This year Metropolis Annual Christmas Party was held at Delmonico’s. The program included dinner, cocktails and dancing. As the evening progressed, Frank Fortino shared the history of the Company. Metropolis Group started, “With the hopes of creating ...
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By Mabel Cataldo At the Metropolis Annual Christmas Party, two special awards were presented to Metropolis team members who demonstrated excellence throughout the year. Congratulations to Penny Laughlin, Associate – Coordinator Supervisor for winning Metropolis Group’s Manager of the Year ...
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By Brittney Rosario We are proud to announce Metropolis Group’s involvement, for the 2nd straight year in the CrewNY Charitable Fund’s Annual Secret Santa. We were given the opportunity to help collect gifts for the children in the Women In ...
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By Maria Esslinger Metropolis Group, Inc. is looking for you! Do you have what it takes to work in one of the leading consulting companies in the construction industry? It’s a great career path for people who are hardworking, resilient, always ...
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By Penny Laughlin Now that we’re into 2015, all projects must comply with the 2014 NYCECC. In conjunction with this, the DOB has created new forms for submissions. The TR8 has a new commissioning report requirement, and has renamed and ...
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