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Manuel A. Santiago, RA

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Proposed New and Updated Rules from NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Department of Buildings

New York City Updates Construction Safety Regulations

New York City Updates Construction Safety Regulations
New York City is constantly under construction and as we push the limits of building higher and higher, keeping neighborhoods under construction...
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NYC Takes Steps to Prevent Building Gas Explosions

NYC Takes Steps to Prevent Building Gas Explosions

On March 12, 2014, there was a gas explosion at 1644 – 1646 Park Avenue in Manhattan. The result of that explosion caused the death of 8 people, and...

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New DEP Rule Targets Exhaust Emissions from Commercial Kitchens

New DEP Rule Targets Exhaust Emissions from Commercial Kitchens

Approximately1,400 tons of particulate matter (PM 2.5) is emitted into the air by commercial char broilers used in New York City restaurants. The New...

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