This bulletin clarifies applicable conditions for special inspection requirements in accordance with the 2008 and 2014 NYC Construction Codes.
Effective Date for filing 2014 Code TR1 Special Inspections
The 2014 NYC Construction Codes become effective December 31, 2014. Special inspections performed in accordance with either the 2008 or 2014 NYC Construction Codes shall be filed with the Department accordingly:
New Building
2008 Code - 2008 TR1
2014 Code - 2014 TR1
Alterations to Existing Buildings (Partial demolition)
2008 Code - 2008 TR1
2014 Code - 2014 TR1
Full Demolitions
2008 Code - 2008 TR1
2014 Code - 2014 TR1
BC Chap. 33 work on Site Safety Jobs
2008 Code - 2008 TR1
2014 Code - 2014 TR1
BC Chap. 33 work on non-Site Safety Jobs
2008 Code - 2008 TR1
2014 Code - 2014 TR1
Requirements for Registration and Accreditation
All agencies performing special inspections were required to be registered NYC Special Inspection Agencies in good standing with the Department starting May 12, 2013, and all Class-1 Special Inspection Agencies were required to be accredited per the requirements of 1 RCNY 101-06.
All current registrations will be automatically converted on December 31, 2014 to the corresponding special inspection categories prescribed in the 2014 NYC Building Code.
Accreditation for Class-1 Special Inspection Agencies registered for the following new special inspection categories introduced in the 2014 NYC Building Code will not be required until December 31, 2015:
- Mastic and Intumescent Fire-resistant Coatings (BC 1704.12);
- High Temperature Hot Water Piping (Welding) (BC 1704.18);
- Post-Installed Anchors (BC 1704.32); and
- Raising and Moving of a Building (BC 1704.20.5)
Requirements for 2008 Code TR1 Submissions Beginning December 31, 2014
After the December 31, 2014 implementation of the new Building code, all Special Inspection Agency registrations will reflect the 2014 NYC Building Code special inspection categories, along with the associated duties and responsibilities prescribed in Section 1704 of the 2014 NYC Building Code. The Department will automatically recognize registration for 2014 NYC Building Code special inspection categories as complying with Buildings Bulletin 2014-017
The corresponding 2008 NYC Building Code special inspection categories, along with the associated duties and responsibilities for all 2008 NYC Building Code TR1 submissions and 2008 NYC Building Code filings. The 2008 Fire Alarm Test special inspection is not required for the 2014 NYC Building Code.
The following special inspections are new to the 2014 NYC Building Code:
- Structural Steel Details (BC 1704.3.2)
- Helical Piles (BC 1704.8.5)
- Mastic and Intumescent Fire-resistant Coatings (BC 1704.12)
- High Temperature Hot Water Piping (Welding) (BC 1704.18)
- Post-Installed Anchors (BC 1704.32)
