NYC Department of Buildings 
Department of Building:
The
Department of Buildings promotes the safety of all people that build, work, and
live in New York City by regulating the lawful use of over one million
buildings and construction sites across the five boroughs. With a focus on
safety, service, and integrity, the Department enforces the City’s Construction
Codes, Zoning Resolution, and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law.
The Department enforces compliance with these regulations and promotes worker
and public safety through its review and approval of building plans, permitting
and licensing functions, and inspections. In addition to Code and Zoning
compliance review, emergency response and professional analysis of accidents to
prevent future incidents, the Department has strengthened its education and
outreach programs to provide the construction industry, property owners and
tenants with a heightened understanding of safety awareness.
Buildings
Information System:
What is
NYC BIS ?
BIS
stand for Buildings Information System. You can search for
general information on a property in the city including recorded complaints and
violations, actions, applications, and inspections. You can also search for
information about trades people licensed by the Department. The information
provided here comes directly from the Department's Building Information System
What is the site for DOT for Construction
Project Informational Signs?
THE DOT web site that give construction Project Informational Signs located Click DOB
What is the web site that NYC DOB have
regarding Signs in construction area ?
Telephone Number Requirements on Construction Signs
There has been some confusion in the past as to the phone
number requirements on various construction signs and the use of 311. We hope
that you will find the following useful.
Sidewalk Sheds
Building Code Sect. 26-252 b - a sign is required listing the name, address,
and phone number of the permit holder and the permit expiration date.
Construction Projects
Building Code Sect. 27-1009 (c) - a sign is required listing the name, address,
and phone number of the property owner and the general contractor.
Demolition Jobs
Chapter 8 of Title 1 - Sect. 8-01 (d) (1) - a sign is required listing the
name, address, and phone number of the demolition contractor and the Department
of Buildings complaint number - 311.
Site Safety Jobs
Chapter 26 of Title 1 - Sect. 26-01 (h) - these phone numbers are required in
addition to those required by Sect 27-1009 for construction jobs above:
Department of Buildings - 311
The Building Enforcement Safety Team (BEST)
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) - 311
Department of Transportation (DOT) - 311
Sites Where New Building and Demolition Permits Are Required
1 RCNY 27-04 - a sign is required stating the following: "TO ANONYMOUSLY
REPORT UNSAFE CONDITIONS AT THIS WORK SITE CALL 311"
All other specifications regarding letter size, square footage of sign,
location, etc. can be found in the appropriate sections of law.
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