Quiz #5

Q1. True or False: The NYC Zoning Resolution is developed and enforced by the City Planning Commission.

A1. False. CPC writes the Zoning, but the Department of Buildings implements and enforces the Zoning, except in special cases when a CPC Approval is also required.

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Q2. Obtaining successful completion of a Construction Project or Trade on a job is commonly known as (?)

A2. Signoff.

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Q3. True or False: Zoning in New York City prohibits the new development of Commercial space on sites lying in Residential Districts.

A3. False. Light Commercial is commonly ‘mapped within’ Residential districts to promote the development of convenient neighborhood shopping.

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Q4. True or False: More than one building may be located on a single Zoning Lot.

A4. True. If the Floor Area Ratio and other Zoning criteria are met, more than one building may be constructed on a single Zoning Lot. A common example of this is a Medical Campus. For more information about FAR and what it mean, click here.

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Q5. True or False: NYC Legislation passed in 1973 required the installation of sprinkler systems in all existing and new Office Buildings exceeding 100’ in height.

A5. False. Unsprinklered floor areas in existing Office Buildings 100’ in height or greater, with air conditioning systems serving more than the floor on which they are located, may be maintained unsprinkelred but must be subdivided into areas of 7,500 square feet or less per Local Law 5/1973.

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