On 3/19/02, DOB convened the World Trade Center Building Code Task Force after the 9/11/01 terrorist attack and subsequent collapse of the World Trade Center. The task force was established to review current building design, construction and operating requirements and to determine if modifications for extreme events were needed to ensure public safety in new and existing buildings. The report contains findings and recommendations.
AN ACT to amend the multiple dwelling law, in relation to owner obligations; to amend chapter 349 of the laws of 1982 amending the multple dwelling law relating to legalization of interim multiple dwellings in cities over one million, in relation to the effectiveness thereof.
Section 3 of chapter 349 of the laws of 1982 amending the 50 multiple dwelling law relating to the legalization of interim multiple 51 dwellings in cities over one million, as amended by chapter 62 of the 52 laws of 2007, is amended.
The Department of Building's Forensic Engineering Unit led this investigation to ascertain the cause of the sheeting failure at the construction site at 808 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan. The Department was assisted by Stephen Young, P.E., and Dr. Chris Snee, C Eng, CPG, from Arup Engineering, an internationally renowned engineering firm. The Forensic Engineering Unit was represented by Dan Eschenasy, P.E.
New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) forensic engineers started an investigation to establish the physical causes of the accident and to verify compliance with the New York City Building Code and proper engineering practice.
The Department of Buildings's 1968 Building Code incorporates advances in technology and construction that had been made following the Second World War. However, it has become outdated and this revised version of the code is as a result of the implementation of Local Law 33-2007 in 2008.
The Department of Buildings building code 1968 updated to 2008, Vol. 2, Part 2 with instructions for the various amenities and structures of buildings in New York City.
This document shows the Department of Buildings Investigation into the shoring collapse at 9 Dominick Street (AKA 246 Spring Street) Part 8. Included are various examinations of the structural features at the site with accompanying pictures.
This document addresses the 246 Spring Street investigation and includes analyses on the issues of the structure. Included in this document are calculations regarding the structure's flaws as well as accompanying diagrams.
This document shows the Department of Buildings Investigation into the shoring collapse at 9 Dominick Street (AKA 246 Spring Street) Part 4. Included are various examinations of the structural features at the site with accompanying data tables and diagrams.
This document shows the Department of Buildings Investigation into the shoring collapse at 9 Dominick Street (AKA 246 Spring Street) Part 5. Included are various examinations of the structural features at the site with accompanying pictures.
On January 14, 2008, concrete framework and a two-story shoring system at a residential hotel collapsed at 246 Spring Street in Manhattan. The Department of Buildings' forensic engineers started an investigation to establish the physical causes of the accident and to verify compliance with the New York City Building Code and proper engineering practice.
Following the collapse of an external self-climbing tower crane at 303 East 51st Street, New York, New York, on March 15, 2008, Ove Arup & Partners, PC (Arup) was hired by the New York City Department of Buildings to provide engineering and investigative services.
This investigative report was produced by Ove Arup & Partners, PC, who was hired by the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) to provide engineering and investigative services following the collapse of an external self-climbing tower crane. The accident occurred at 303 East 51st Street in Manhattan on March 15, 2008.
This report provides a compilation of findings and recommendations from the New York City Department of Buildings High Risk Construction Oversight (HRCO) study that was conducted from July 2008 through January 2009.
This Department of Buildings HRCO document reports and identifies issues with construction safety and practices. Data and information are included on the importance and enforcement of construction safety practices and recommendations were made to improve them.
This report details the findings and recommendations resulting from the High Risk Construction Oversight (HRCO) study, conducted by the Department of Buildings from July 2008 through January 2009. The goal of this study is to develop recommendations for modifications to the regulatory framework and construction industry practices of the City to improve safety.
Report on Safety Registration Numbers, LL 8/2009
Recommendations for objective criteria for DOB to begin a "proceeding to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a safety registration number" and the "data used in the analysis and formulation of such recommendations"
The Loft Board's legal staff prepared this summary of the proposed changes to 2-02, 2-07, 2-09, 2-10 and 2-12 of the Loft Board rules and proposed rules 2-06.2 and 2-11.1 to assist the public in reviewing the proposed changes and/ or additions to the existing Loft Board rules.
This amendment adds fees for the initial registration of energy auditors and retro-commissioning agents, as well as for registration renewal. These fees will cover the administrative costs incurred by the department in registering and renewing the registration of these individuals.
This Department of Buildings annula report shows the progress made in recent times and projected future improvements in a today-versus-tomorrow format for various areas in construction and development undertakings. Some areas of discussion include enforcement of rules, development of services, technology, training, improvement of quality of life, and projections for 2014 and beyond.
Department of Buildings adopts an amendment to Section 105-01 of Chapter 100 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding requirements for the approval of a property tax abatement application for the installation of a green roof.
Department of Buildings, FDNY and HPD to Host Education Campaign to Raise Awareness about the Dangers of Illegally Converted Apartments throughout the City
Department of Buildings adopts amendments to Section 3310-01 of Chapter 3300 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding site safety.
Department of Buildings adopts the amendments to Sections 9-01, 9-02 (renumbered 104-20 and 104-21), 102-01 and 104-10 and the repeal of sections 9-03 and 9-04 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding licensed riggers and licensed sign hangers.
Department of Buildings adopts the addition of Section 3314-02 to Chapter 3300 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding suspended scaffold training requirements.
Department of Buildings adopts the amendments to Section 5000-01 of Chapter 5000 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding energy code.
An overview of the 2014 construction Codes presented by James P. Colgate, RA, Esq., Assistant Commissioner, Technical Affairs & Code Development and Constadino (Gus) Sirakis, PE, Executive Director, Technical Affairs.
This course reviews safety issues with older cranes and review the safety provisions adopted in the 2014 NYC Building Code as it relates to construction, installation and inspection of Cranes & Derricks.
This course discusses changes to the 2014 NYC Building Code (BC) that deal with the design of temporary structures for safety. construction leading to an increased level of engineering
This course will discuss critical building code requirements related to sidewalk sheds, supported scaffolds, construction fences and NYC Building Code.associated signage as described in the 2014
A new plan that will fundamentally reform the agency to enhance public and worksite safety, slash wait times and delays, and modernize all aspects of the agency to meet the needs of a 21st century city.
Department of Buildings adopts the amendments to Section 102-01(j) of Chapter 100 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding clarification of existing violations in the Department's rules by amending their sections of law and violation descriptions.
Department of Buildings adopts the amendments to Section 3606-01 of Subchapter G of Chapter 3600 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding the determination of market value of alteration applications for buildings in special flood hazard areas to increase the threshold for submitting calculations.
DOB adopts the following rule amending Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York to repeal Sections 103-08, 3610-01 and 3610-02 and add Section 3610-03.
DOB adopts rule repealing Sections 3616-01, 3616-02, 3616-03 and 3616-05 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York and amending Section 3616-04 of such title.
The Department of Buildings adopts new Section 3610-04 of Subchapter K of Chapter 3600 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding multicompartment elevators.
Starting 1/1/16, most small-scale solar panel installation projects will be eligible for Professional Certification, rather than requiring approval from a Department plan examiner.
Department of Buildings adopts the amendments to Section 103-05 of Chapter 100 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding high-pressure boiler inspection and filing requirements, penalties and waivers.
Department of Buildings adopts new Section 1101-01 and Chapter 1100 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding bathroom design prototypes.
Department of Buildings adopts the amendments to Section 3319-01 of Chapter 3300 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding cranes and derricks.
Department of Buildings adopts the amendments to Section 3319-01 of Chapter 3300 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding cranes and derricks.