Nyc Dob Roof Protection

503 7 337 roof coverings 503 8 338 roof structures 504 0 art.

Nyc dob roof protection.

28 105 1 when permits required. Statutory and regulatory framework. Where construction or demolition work occurs at a height of at least 48 inches 1219 mm above the level of the adjoining roof adjoining roof protection shall consist of 2 inches 51 mm of flame retardant foam under 2 inches 51 mm of flame retardant wood plank laid tight and covered by flame retardant plywood or shall consist of equivalent protection acceptable to the commissioner and shall extend to a distance of at least 20 feet 508 mm from the edge of the building being. Welcome to the department of buildings online query system.

It also discusses and links to rcny 101 14 which list specific exemptions for filing. When is a permit needed. The level of the adjoining roof adjoining roof protection shall consist of 2 inches 51 mm of flame retardant foam under 2 inches 51 mm of flame retardant wood plank laid tight and covered by flame retardant plywood or shall consist of equivalent protection. In new york city rooftops and terrace spaces should put a smile on the faces of building owners and tenants alike.

Not so because the new york city department of buildings dob will usually refuse to grant the builder the requisite permit to build without re ceiving a copy of the signed licensed d erection of nettings and other protection of adjacent roofs once the new building exceeds the height of its neighbors. Nyc department of buildings. Design and installation of roof drainage systems shall comply with this section and the new york city plumbing code. Nyc is counting on you like never before fill out the 2020 census now.

The following presents the relevant sections from the 2014 new york city building code regarding permits. Welcome to nyc gov city of new york. In may of 2017 the nyc department of buildings began to review outdoor terraces with increased scrutiny due to a regulation from the 1961 zoning. 1503 4 1 secondary drainage required secondary emergency overflow roof drains or scuppers shall be provided where the roof perimeter construction extends above the roof in such a manner that water will be entrapped if the.

Protection shall be subject to the controlled inspection requirements of section 27 132 of this code. The nyc bc does not limit this require ment to accessible roof areas. 5 prevention of interior fire spread 504 1 339 fire segregation of occupancies 504 2 340 fire divisions. You can search for general information on a property in the city including recorded complaints and violations actions applications and inspections.

Code nyc bc requires that all buildings greater than 22 feet tall with low slope roofs and terraces have a 42 inch tall parapet railing or fence.