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Reports from the Field: The Big Code Changes of 2014

‘Get Back to Building’ Program Streamlines Construction Applications

‘Get Back to Building’ Program Streamlines Construction Applications

Last month, Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Rick Chandler announced a new initiative to help stalled construction projects “get back to...

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Code Question: When Do I Need to Hire a Special Inspector?

Code Question: When Do I Need to Hire a Special Inspector?

Per the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), “Special Inspections are conducted during the construction process to verify that work is being...

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Get Your Spring TPAs in Order

Get Your Spring TPAs in Order

Ah, springtime…

The pleasant weather makes this time of year the most popular for filing outdoor Temporary Place of Assembly (TPA) permits.

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Long Island News: New York State Mandates CO Detectors in Restaurants

Long Island News: New York State Mandates CO Detectors in Restaurants

Prompted in part by the February 2014 death of a restaurant manager at a Huntington Station restaurant, a new state law now requires restaurants and...

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