Sunday, September 27, 2009

Tax Photographs of Buildings from the NYC Municipal Archives

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Another useful City resource for Owners and Architects are the Tax Photographs available from the NYC Municipal Archives. Between 1939 and 1...
Friday, September 11, 2009

HPD I-Cards Available Online

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Check out the HPD I-Card for the building, now available for free download on the HPD Website. This is a great way to get useful historical ...
Thursday, September 10, 2009

Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings for Residential and Institutional Occupancies

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Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings are required in the New NYC Construction Code as per Section BC 1025 in R (Residential) and Group I-1...
Tuesday, September 08, 2009

2008 Occupancy Group Classifications

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Below is a list comparing the 1968 Building Code Occupancy Group Classifications to those of the new NYC Construction Codes The 1968 Code cl...
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Scissor Stairs

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Q: What is a Scissor Stair? When are Scissor Stairs permitted? Will Scissor Stairs still be permitted under the New NYC Construction Code? A...
Saturday, March 29, 2008

Minimum Trap/Waste Outlet Sizes for Plumbing Fixtures

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Q: What are the Minimum Trap/Waste Outlet Sizes for Plumbing Fixtures, the the NYC Building Code? A: Refer to Table 16-6 for the Minimum Tra...
Wednesday, February 06, 2008

When is a Work Permit Required?

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Q: When exactly is a Work Permit required from the NYC Department of Buildings for construction work? A: The Code allows 'Minor Alterati...

Landmarks Expedited Review

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Q: What is the criteria necessary to file for a Landmarks Expedited Review Permit? A: Landmarks Approval for construction projects can add s...