CONTENTS: The Building Block Volume 6, Issue 10 October 9, 2015 1 BUZZ OF THE MONTH 2 ARTICLE– A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CON- STRUCTION SAFETY COMPLIANCE 3 HORROR STORIES 4 SERVICE UPDATES 5 MEET CRSG GENEVIEVE BOYAJIAN 6 RECRUITMENT 7 CRSG NEWS 9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 10 CONSTRUCTION & REALTY SERVICES GROUP 68 Whitehall Street Lynbrook, NY 11563 Tel: (516) 256-0317 Fax: (516) 256-0335 307 West 38th Street, Suite 1218 New York, NY 10018 Tel: (212)736-6900 Fax: (212) 736-6910 www.crs-group.com DOB Changes Continue... As part of the Mayor and DOB Commissioner's "Building One City Initiative" the DOB continues to undergo a steady stream of administrative and procedural changes when it comes to both navigating the DOB's processes as well as actual building and development. The DOB's "Inspection Ready" program is set to roll out in late 2015. This service will allow licensees, owners, and their delegates to schedule inspections, track inspections results and view application related records electronically and online. The Department is currently holding informational sessions and classes to educate the industry on how the specifics of the program will work. Representatives of CRSG's companies will be fully versed in this new program to ensure a smooth transition for all our affiliates. A few months back the DOB made available After Hours Inspections for projects enrolled in the DOB's High Rise Program. Inspections for Construction, Plumbing, or Electrical divisions can be requested to be performed after normal work hours from 4:30pm-7:00pm M-F & 8:00am-5:00pm on weekends. All requests for inspection must still be made during normal business hours with the DOB. This program has now been expanded to include projects in the borough of Bronx. It will be interesting to see if this trend will continue to include all other boroughs. Not to be ignored is the Department's move recently to take unprecedented disciplinary action taken by the Department of Buildings in the suspension of the registration of the general contracting company for accruing an "excessive violation history". The department revoked all work permits and registration affiliated with the contractor stopping numerous projects. Enhanced disciplinary action against construction professionals that abuse the New York City Construction Codes is a key priority outlined in the Department’s strategic Building One City initiative. This disciplinary action is part of an overall strategy of imposing greater accountability and integrity within the construction industry. It is more important than ever to monitor and react to any violations issued right away to ensure that licensees and properties remain free of ongoing violation records. Domani Consulting provides removal services for any and all city agency issued violations. Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. DOB BULLETINS Test Methods for Solar Collectors Bulletin 2015-024 This document establishes acceptance criteria and test methods for solar collectors as addressed in the NYC Con- struction Code. Existing Fire Alarm Systems Bulletin 2015-025 This document clarifies the types of work involving an existing fire alarm system, designed and approved under the 2008 building code or prior codes, which are subject to the 2014 Construction Codes. Letter of No Objection Procedures Bulletin 2015-026 This document establishes revised operational procedures as to when a Letter of No Objections (LNO) shall be issued, for conforming Zoning Resolutions Uses, from the Department of Buildings for a license from the Department of Consumer Affairs. Adhesive Anchoring Systems Bulletin 2015-027 This document establishes clarification on the use of adhesive anchoring systems installed in accordance with the NYC Construction Codes and ACI 318 D.9.2.2 through D.9.2.4.
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CONTENTS:
The Building Block Volume 6 , Issue 10
October 9, 2015
1
BUZZ OF THE MONTH 2
ARTICLE– A HOLISTIC
APPROACH TO CON-
STRUCTION SAFETY
COMPLIANCE
3
HORROR STORIES 4
SERVICE UPDATES 5
MEET CRSG
GENEVIEVE BOYAJIAN
6
RECRUITMENT 7
CRSG NEWS 9
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
OCTOBER
10
CONSTRUCTION & REALTY SERVICES GROUP
68 Whitehall Street
Lynbrook, NY 11563
Tel: (516) 256-0317
Fax: (516) 256-0335
307 West 38th Street, Suite 1218
New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212)736-6900
Fax: (212) 736-6910
www.crs-group.com
DOB Changes Continue...
As part of the Mayor and DOB Commissioner's "Building One City Initiative" the DOB continues to undergo
a steady stream of administrative and procedural changes when it comes to both navigating the DOB's
processes as well as actual building and development.
The DOB's "Inspection Ready" program is set to roll out in late 2015. This service will allow licensees,
owners, and their delegates to schedule inspections, track inspections results and view application related
records electronically and online. The Department is currently holding informational sessions and classes
to educate the industry on how the specifics of the program will work. Representatives of CRSG's
companies will be fully versed in this new program to ensure a smooth transition for all our affiliates.
A few months back the DOB made available After Hours Inspections for projects enrolled in the DOB's
High Rise Program. Inspections for Construction, Plumbing, or Electrical divisions can be requested to be
performed after normal work hours from 4:30pm-7:00pm M-F & 8:00am-5:00pm on weekends. All
requests for inspection must still be made during normal business hours with the DOB. This program has
now been expanded to include projects in the borough of Bronx. It will be interesting to see if this trend
will continue to include all other boroughs.
Not to be ignored is the Department's move recently to take unprecedented disciplinary action taken by the
Department of Buildings in the suspension of the registration of the general contracting company for
accruing an "excessive violation history". The department revoked all work permits and registration
affiliated with the contractor stopping numerous projects. Enhanced disciplinary action against
construction professionals that abuse the New York City Construction Codes is a key priority outlined in
the Department’s strategic Building One City initiative. This disciplinary action is part of an overall strategy
of imposing greater accountability and integrity within the construction industry. It is more important than
ever to monitor and react to any violations issued right away to ensure that licensees and properties
remain free of ongoing violation records. Domani Consulting provides removal services for any and all
city agency issued violations. Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.