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Newly Passed Legislation Triggers Site Safety Plan for Low Rise Buildings

Posted on September 14, 2017 by mza-admin

In 2017 several pieces of legislation regarding construction have been passed by the New York City Council. The result of these bills is more restrictive rules and penalties that will affect all construction professionals and property owners involved at all levels of construction and renovation work in the city. Intro 1448-2017 is an amendment to […]

Partial Demo Waivers – Site Safety Plan

Posted on April 13, 2017 by mza-admin

The 2014 NYC Building Code (sec. 3302.1) defines “Partial Demolition” as: “The dismantling, razing, or removal of structural members, floors, interior bearing walls, and/or exterior walls or portions thereof, including all operations incidental thereto.” The 2014 NYC Building Code requires a Site Safety Plan for construction or demolition for “Major Buildings” that are also more […]