By Renee Sosnowski The DOB is proposing to repeal four rules that modify national standards for automatic sprinkler, standpipe, and fire alarm systems. The specific rules to be repealed set forth National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) amendments relating to elevator hoistways and machine rooms, closets and pantries, hydrostatic tests, and exemption… View more
By Andrew J. Pisani Beginning on August 10th, applicants will be able to submit their Site Safety Plan to the BEST squad via email. This means no more drop off and pick up, so a sure time saver. The emails must be sent to the email address bestplanexam@buildings.nyc.gov with the application… View more
By Garvey Thelemaque Special Inspection Agencies have well documented responsibilities on job sites. In addition, they are obligated to report inspection discrepancies as well as any hazardous conditions found on job sites. SIAs must report discrepancies to the contractor, site safety coordinator and manager. If uncorrected, the SIA must report the… View more
By Wayne Sheppard Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City’s most valuable public space – its streets. For three consecutive Saturdays in August, (1, 8, 15) nearly seven miles of NYC’s streets will be opened to the public to play, run, walk and bike. Summer Streets is a… View more
By Mario Aurioso Interested in putting your mark on your trade? The Dob is currently accepting applications from members of the electrical and plumbing industries to serve as board members on the Electrical License Board and the Master Plumber and Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License Board. The Electrical License Board… View more
By Bruno Caligara When planning an installation, many building owners propose placing air conditioning equipment in the rear yard of a building. There’s a catch to this approach, however. Most rear yards in the five boroughs are only as large as the required minimum and are considered required open space. Zoning… View more
By Brian Lafferty Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors are required for certain residential, education and institutional uses. Additionally, commercial and residential buildings with a Fire Alarm system and a place of assembly must have CO detectors. The CO detector must have the ability to transmit a signal to supervisors and must also… View more