Showing posts with label DOB Operational Procedures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DOB Operational Procedures. Show all posts
Friday, November 16, 2007

Asbestos ACP-5 Exemptions

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Replacement of a Rooftop Air Conditioner with no change to Ductwork is exempt from the filing of an Asbestos Report ACP-5. Q: I am filing m...
Thursday, October 11, 2007

Applicability of NYS Energy Code to NYC Projects

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Q: When is the NYS Energy Code applicable to New York City Projects? A: The following buildings must comply with the noted provisions of t...
Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Balcony Enclosures?

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Q: Is it permitted under any circumstance to enclose a Balcony? If so, are there any special considerations to such enclosures? A: The Dep...
Thursday, September 27, 2007

Non-Profit Institution with Sleeping Accommodations

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Q: What is the proper way to indicate a Non Profit Institution with Sleeping Accommodations on a Schedule-A or Certificate of Occupancy? A:...
Sunday, September 23, 2007

Asbestos Investigation for New Building?

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Q: How recently constructed does a New Building need to be to avoid an Asbestos Investigation requirement? A: Buildings filed with the DOB...
Friday, September 14, 2007

Home Improvement Contractor's License

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Q: When is a Home Improvement Contractor's License required by the NYC-Department of Buildings for a DOB Work Permit? A: Contractors mus...

Work Types?

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Q: What is a Work Type? Where can I get a comprehensive list of the Work Types? What is required to signoff each Work Type? A: The NYC Depar...

Temporary versus Final Certificates of Occupancy

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Q: What items are required for the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), versus a Final Certificate of Occupancy (FCO)? Wh...

Construction Fence Work Permits

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Q: Why do Construction Fence Work Permits Expire on the last day of the year? (12/31) A: Construction Fence (and other Construction Equipmen...
Monday, April 24, 2006

My Professionally Certified Application was Audited!

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Q: I filed my application as Professionally Certified. The Application was Audited and Objections were issued. What is the process to resolv...
Thursday, April 20, 2006

Temporary Place of Assembly Permits

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Q: What is the procedure to obtain a Temporary Place of Assembly Permit (TPA)? What are the submission requirements? A: Check out TPPN 7/96 ...

Demolition or Alteration Permit?

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Q: I want to demolish a portion of my building. Do I need a Demolition Permit? Do I need to file with the BEST Squad? A:It is necessary to f...

General Contractor's DOB Tracking Number

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Q: What are the minimum Insurance Certificate requirements to establish a General Contractor's Tracking Number? What is the format accep...
Monday, April 17, 2006

Regular Review versus Professional Certification

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Q: What is the diffrerence between Regular Review and Professional Certification? What is Professional Certification of Objections? A: Regul...

No CO on file

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Q: I am filing for Alterations to an exisitng building which requires an Amendment to the Certificate of Occupancy. However, the existing bu...

Combining Apartments

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Q: Does a Certificate of Occupancy need to be amended when I combine Apartments? A: No. Combination of Apartments can be filed as an Alt-II,...

What is the difference between an Alteration Type-I Application and an Alteration Type-II Application?

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Q: What is the difference between an Alteration Type-I Application and an Alteration Type-II Application? A: An Alteration Type-I Applicatio...