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(Back by popular demand...)
This month, we test your knowledge of the NYC Building Code and Procedures!
Q1: The NYC Department of Buildings keeps an archive of all construction documents filed for a job in what media format?
A1: Microfilm. All Approved documents must be microfilmed prior to the issuance of a Work Permit, and all Signoff documents must be microfilmed prior to the issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy.
Q2: True or False: The NYC DOB Filing Fee for a New Building is equal to roughly one percent of the total estimate construction cost of the building.
A2: False. The NYC DOB Filing Fee is calculated as $.2557 x (Total Gross Floor Area of the Building), which is equal to roughly 25 cents per square foot.
Q3: The NYC Code governing Handicap Accessibility is commonly referred to as
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A3: Local Law 58. Local Law 58/1987 is the enacted legislation governing Handicap Accessibility in NYC buildings.
Q4: True or False: A General Contractor can legally replace the windows in a high rise apartment building without obtaining a Work Permit.
A4: True, although sidewalk protection must be filed, approved, and permitted prior to construction. If the building is 15 stories or higher, a Site Safety Plan must be approved and permitted by the NYC DOB as well.
Q5: What is the dimension of one ‘unit of exit width’ as defined in the NYC Building Code.
A5: Twenty-two inches.
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