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
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.
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.
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.