[Fredslist] Fwd: Buildings News - September 2016

Tue Oct 4 23:22:32 EDT 2016

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* September 2016*

* service notices
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/business/service-updates.page>*

* forms <http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/about/forms.page>*

* bis <http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp>*

* codes <http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/codes.page>*

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2016 New York City Energy Code Goes Into Effect

The 2016 Energy Code
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/2016-energy-conservation-code.page>
goes into effect on October 3rd! Are you ready?

Energy Code training can help you be prepared to meet the new requirements.
Sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority,
training programs on the new requirements of the 2016 New York State and
New York City Energy codes are available for design professionals and
builders. Learn more!

Training for Architects and Engineers
<http://urbangreencouncil.org/content/projects/energy-code-training-architects-and-engineers>
*

Training for the 1,2,3 family Buildings Trades
<http://urbangreencouncil.org/content/projects/gpro-homes>*
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NYC Solar Installations To Exceed 3,000 in 2016

The Department of Buildings has already issued close to 3,000 permits for
solar panel installations so far this year, an almost 1000% increase in
permits issued compared to 2012. Thanks to the Department's streamlined
permitting process, allowing small scale solar installation projects to
enter the Professional Certification program, the City is well on its way
to the Mayor's goal of reducing all greenhouse gases by 80 percent by 2050.

Installing Solar Panels
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/business/solar-panel.page>

Mayor de Blasio's Press Release
<http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/767-16/climate-week-solar-power-nyc-nearly-quadrupled-since-mayor-de-blasio-took-office-and>
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DOB NOW: *Safety* Roll Out

As of *September 12*, Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors, Professional
Engineers, Registered Architects and Owners are required to use *DOB NOW:
Safety* to submit their façade compliance filings to the Department. You
*must* be registered in eFiling
<https://a810-efiling.nyc.gov/eRenewal/loginER.jsp> to log into *DOB NOW:
Safety* <http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/dob-now-safety.page>.
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Forgiving Fines: New York City's Amnesty Program

The New York City Department of Finance launched Forgiving Fines: The NYC
Amnesty Program
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/taxes/forgiving-fines-the-nyc-amnesty-program.page>,
running from September 12th to December 12th. This program allows property
owners with penalties issued by the Department of Buildings to have those
fees reduced by fixing the underlying violation. Take advantage of the
amnesty program, and reduce your fines, before NYC Forgiving Fines expires!

Find a violation <http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp>
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Disciplinary Cases

The Department of Buildings recently audited 37 professionally certified
and Directive 14 applications which were found to include multiple code
non-compliances. The Professional Engineers and Registered Architects who
submitted the applications faced disciplinary actions from the Department,
including the voluntary surrender of Professional Certification and
Directive 14 privileges.

Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/disciplinary-actions-surrenders.page>

Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/industry_code_of_conduct.pdf>
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September Press Releases

City Files Criminal Charges Against Building Owner Who Had Fatal Facade
Collapse 09.23.16
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/about/pr-criminal-charges.page>

Mayor de Blasio Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Effects of Hermine - High
Winds, Coastal Flooding, Strong Rip Currents and Rain. 09.03.16
<http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/704-16/mayor-de-blasio-urges-new-yorkers-prepare-effects-hermine---high-winds-coastal-flooding-/#/0>

Statement From Assistant Commissioner Mario Merlino Alerting New Yorkers
About a "Vermin Control of New York" Letter Scam. 09.03.16
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/statements-from-the-health-commissioner.page>

Department of Buildings Advises Property Owners, Contractors, & Crane
Operators to Take Precautionary Measures in Preparation For Tropical Storm
Hermine. 09.02.16
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/about/pr-weather-advisory-090216.page>
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* Disclaimer: The links above lead to information and resources on websites
maintained by third parties. DOB has no control over the content on these
websites and is not responsible for their content. While these links
identify resources that may be helpful to construction professionals, DOB
neither endorses, guarantees, nor assumes any liability with respect to use
of such resources. The City disclaims any liability for errors that may be
contained on such websites and in such resources and shall not be
responsible for any damages, consequential or actual, arising out of or in
connection with the use such resources and/or the information contained
therein.

Service Updates

*DOB NOW: Inspections (Upcoming Change)*
Builder Pavement Plans or Checklist in Lieu of Plans
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/dob_now_insp_bbp_plans.pdf>

*Permit Fees for New Buildings & Alterations*
New Fee Changes Pending System Update
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/new_permit_fee_structure.pdf>

*Construction Superintendent*
Expanded Scope of Work & Duties
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/cs_rule_update.pdf>

*Ambulatory Health Care & Animal Service Facilities*
Sprinkler Systems Required
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/sprinklers_pet_shop_ambulatory_health_care.pdf>

*PER 11 Manual Appointment Request Form*
Accepted by Email Only
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/per11_byemail.pdf>

*DOB NOW: Safety (Upcoming Change)*
Façade Job Filings Online Only
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/dobnow_safety_facade.pdf>

*DOB NOW: Safety (Upcoming Change)*
Façade Job Filings No Longer Available for Review in BIS
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/no_facade_filings_in_bis.pdf>
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Buildings Bulletins

Buildings Bulletins represent the official policies of the Department.
Users may perform a key word search to obtain relevant bulletins.

All Buildings Bulletins
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/building-bulletins.page>
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Local Laws

Local Law 91 of 2016
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/local_laws/ll91of2016.pdf> signed by
Mayor de Blasio on 08.03.16 enacting the 2016 New York City Energy
Conservation Code ("2016 NYCECC") has an effective date of 10.03.16.

Local Law 91 of 2016 conforms the New York city energy conservation code to
the New York state energy code with amendments unique to construction in
the city.

Applications filed on or after 10.03.16 will be subject to the 2016 NYCECC.

Complete applications filed on or before 10.02.16 will be subject to the
2014 NYCECC.

NOTE: Complete applications are those that meet the submittal requirements
of Buildings Bulletin 2014-015
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/bldgs_bulletins/bb_2014-015.pdf> and
include a complete energy analysis.

The 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code is available to view for
free at the DOB Energy Conservation Code website
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/2016-energy-conservation-code.page>
.
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2014 Construction Code Updates

Update Pages are printable inserts to keep your hard copy Construction
Codes up to date.

All Update Pages
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/2014-construction-codes-updates.page>
for the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.
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Code Notes

Combining Apartments (New!)
<http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/code_notes_combining_apt.pdf>

All Code Notes
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/list-code-notes.page>
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Website Updates

Department Approved Courses Provider List
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/department-approved-course-provider-list.page>

Filing and Renewing Permits
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/business/filing-renewing-permits.page>

Certificate of Occupancy
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/certificate-of-occupancy.page>
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Licensing Updates

Concrete Safety Managers
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/concrete-safety-managers.page>

Construction Superintendent Registration
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/construction-superintendent.page>

Licensing Insurance Guidelines
<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/licensing-insurance-guidelines.page>
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Sign up for Weather Alerts <WeatherAdvisory at buildings.nyc.gov>
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Job Postings <https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/index_new.html?agency=810>
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Did You Know

Every Tuesday night from 4pm - 7pm the Department's borough offices are
open to the public for Homeowner's Night & Small Business Owner's Night.
This weekly event allows New Yorkers to ask Department representatives
about building related topics that include home improvement plans, the
permitting process, and resolving DOB violations.

*Bill de Blasio,* Mayor

*Rick D. Chandler, P.E.,* Commissioner

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