2016 Mid-Year Compliance Check-InWebinar

July 2016

■Summer Blockbuster Agenda■DOB Roundup

■New Construction Regulations■Certificate of Correction submissions■The EVCAT5■DOB NOW: Build

■Cooling Tower Maintenance basics■DEP Registration adjustments■FDNY Markings and Signage■HPD Elevator Referrals■ECB Amnesty Program■SiteCompli Updates

Gotta Learn ‘Em All

July 2016

■New Law: 1 RCNY 3301-02 – See Service Update■Expands the role of construction superintendents■Increases amount of job sites where construction

superintendents are required■Phase One (Started 5/30)

■Phase Two (Starts 8/30)

DOB: Construction Regulations

July 2016

Assure Chapter 33 compliance Notify dept. of incidents Correct unsafe conditions

Assure work conforms to plans Inspect worksite and log notes on each visitDesignate full-time competent person for safety supervision

Construction superintendent must visit site each day work occursExpanded work where construction superintendents are required

Alternates must be designated, and can substitute for up to 2 weeks

■Starting 7/1, there are new limitations to submitting Certificates of Correction in person at the Administrative Enforcement Unit

■AEU Service tickets (same day response) are available from 9:00 – 2:30 (for named respondents and those with a DOB ID card), and can submit three per person, per day

■Express Service (next business day response) can be submitted by anyone, and can have tickets for bulk submissions (4 – 10) or 1 -3.

■There are no limitations on submitting Certificates of Correction via the mail

■The AEU can be reached directly at 212-393-2405■See the recent Service Update for more details

DOB: Submitting Certificates of Correction

July 2016

■ Issued for failure to submit the Category 5 Elevator inspection

■Penalty is $5,000 per noncompliant device■Late inspections can be submitted up to 12 months

after the due date with a corresponding late fee of $250/month

■If you believe you received a violation in error, contact the Elevator Division with supporting documentation at elevatordivision@buildings.nyc.gov

DOB: EVCAT5

July 2016

■New online portal for job filings■Live Monday, July 25th for sprinkler and plumbing

jobs only■The DOB will be rolling out new job types for filing

through the end of the year■You must have an eFiling account to use DOB NOW:

Build■IMPORTANT: You can still file in-person and e-file –

there is no sunset date for either option yet

DOB: DOB NOW: Build

July 2016

■Chapter 8, Title 24 RCNY: DOHMH Requirements■This is separate from and in addition to Local Law 77

of 2015■Two main parties: qualified person and responsible

person■Each individual is responsible for different tasks■Tasks range from daily to quarterly/biannually

■All records must be kept and stored for at least 3 years

■Annual Certification is coming this November■IMPORTANT: You must follow NYC regulations in

addition to NYS regulations and industry standards ■Check out the SiteCompli Blog for more

information!

Cooling Tower Maintenance Basics

July 2016

■DEP Triennials (Registrations and Certificates to Operate) are undergoing an adjustment

■The threshold for registrations is now increased from 2.8 million btu/hr to 4.2 million btu/hr

■Boilers that meet this threshold (Boiler Registration II) will now be eligible for Registrations (which can be completed online)

■Boilers that fall into this range must meet additional standards – contact your boiler vendor/insurance company to review and discuss.

■Read the final DEP rule here

DEP Boiler Registration Adjustments

July 2016

■3 RCNY §505-01 outlines room identification/directional markings for Group 1 and Group 2 buildings

■These requirements outline identification for entrance doors and floors

■Required markings must be in place for existing buildings by March 30, 2017

■Markings for buildings seeking a final or temporary Certificate of Occupancy on or after 6/1/16 must be compliant prior to issuance

■Inspections must take place annually to make sure markings are in good repair, and records of the same must be kept

FDNY Markings and Signage: §505-01

July 2016

■3 RCNY §505-02 outlines emergency markings for Group 1 and Group 2 buildings with exceptions:

■8 or fewer dwelling units on a floor; buildings protected throughout by a sprinkler system; an occupancy within a building if protected throughout by a sprinkler system

■These requirements are separate from other regulations

■Required markings must be in place for existing buildings by March 30, 2018, except multi-floor dwelling unit emergency markings, which must be in place by March 30, 2017

■Markings for buildings seeking a final or temporary Certificate of Occupancy on or after 6/1/16 must be compliant prior to issuance

FDNY Markings and Signage: §505-02

July 2016

■This applies to elevators that service multiple units in a multifamily dwelling

■ If the DOB re-inspects a Class 1 immediately hazardous elevator violation, and the owner/manager has failed to correct it, they must refer the violation to the HPD commissioner

■The HPD commissioner will determine if the elevator violation is dangerous to human life and safety, or detrimental to health

■HPD may then initiate enforcement under the emergency repair program (in addition to DOB penalties)

■Referred elevators will be included in an annual report to the Mayor/Speaker, and publish their findings

HPD Elevator Referrals: Local Law 101 of 2015

July 2016

■DOF is organizing a 90-day program incentivizing named respondents to pay outstanding judgments against them

■START DATE: SEPTEMBER 12th ■Participants can pay base penalties for defaulted

fines, and 75% of base penalties for non-defaulted fines, waiving interest in either case

■Participants must pay for all eligible penalties within the 90 days

■Participants must also enter into a written agreement for violations that require correction, and conditions must be certified correct within 6 months of the agreement

ECB Amnesty Program (Local Law 45 of 2016)

July 2016

■What should I do now?■Compile reports of outstanding fines across your

portfolio, and organize by building and named respondent

■Make this recurring so you can see updated information through September

■Gather a list of all the addresses in your portfolio for possible submission to the DOF

■Begin making necessary corrections on any violations that remain open

■Bottom Line: The end of the year is always busy (safety notices, boiler and elevator inspections, and more) – don’t let this program sneak up on you. Make sure you’re prepared, and that you take advantage of it!

ECB Amnesty Program

July 2016

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July 2016

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