When is a Building Permit required in New York City?- Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sprinkler NYC

Built Engineers

Mar 9, 2022
3 min

When is a Building Permit required in New York City?- Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sprinkler NYC

28-105.1 WHEN PERMITS REQUIRED. 105.1 General It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, remove or change...

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NYC DOBNow Filing Fee Calculator for Alterations - How to determine Filing Fees in New York City

Built Engineers

Sep 20, 2020
1 min

NYC DOBNow Filing Fee Calculator for Alterations - How to determine Filing Fees in New York City

How do you determine NYC DOB Now Filing Fees? Use this form to calculate your estimated NYC DOBNow Filing Fees for Alt 2 and Alt 3...

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Built Engineers

10 hours ago
1 min

Tenant Protection Plan NYC - Owner Notification of Start of Work - New York MEP Engineer

Follow Up #2: Owner Notification of Start of Work NYC Building Code Section 3303.10.2 has been amended by Local Law 77 of 2023 to require...

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Built Engineers

18 hours ago
2 min

NYC DOB Tenant Protection Plan (TPP) Compliance Requirements - New York MEP Engineer 2022 BC 1705.26

A Tenant Protection Plan (TPP) outlines what steps the contractor and owner will take to protect tenants living in buildings under...

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What is the GEN215B Form for Initial Certification of a Backflow Device for NYC DEP? - MEP Engineer

Built Engineers

2 days ago
1 min

What is the GEN215B Form for Initial Certification of a Backflow Device for NYC DEP? - MEP Engineer

The GEN215B testing report is completed by the NYS Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester. A Professional Engineer or Architect must...

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Built Engineers

Sep 15
2 min

1705.26 Tenant Protection Plan Compliance Special Inspections - Weekly Requirement for Construction

From 2022 NYC Building Code: 1705.26 Tenant Protection Plan Compliance When alteration, partial demolition, or construction operations...

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Completing Owner's Attestation in NYC DOBNow - BUILT New York MEP Engineers

Built Engineers

Sep 9
1 min

Completing Owner's Attestation in NYC DOBNow - BUILT New York MEP Engineers

After creating your Owner's Account in DOBNow, the next important step is to open your respective application(s) on the DOBNow dashboard...

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Do you have your Letter of Completion for your New York City NYC Construction Project? MEP Engineer

Built Engineers

Sep 8
1 min

Do you have your Letter of Completion for your New York City NYC Construction Project? MEP Engineer

Many terms are thrown around during the New York City construction project completion process: close-out, sign-off, and certification....

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Coal and Wood-fired Pizza Oven Emissions Reductions Feasibility Study for NYC - LL 38 of 2015 -

Built Engineers

Jun 26
1 min

Coal and Wood-fired Pizza Oven Emissions Reductions Feasibility Study for NYC - LL 38 of 2015 -

The rule could require pizzerias with such ovens installed prior to May 2016 to provide pollution-control units as part of their oven...

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New York City Penthouse Mechanical Cooling Investigations - HVAC NYC - Professional Engineer

Built Engineers

May 19
1 min

New York City Penthouse Mechanical Cooling Investigations - HVAC NYC - Professional Engineer

Penthouses are often overlooked during the developer's build-out of a building. They are typically focused on the smaller and more...

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Building a Restaurant in NYC - New York City? The MEP / FP Engineer Perspective

Built Engineers

May 10
0 min

Building a Restaurant in NYC - New York City? The MEP / FP Engineer Perspective

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Subsequent Filings in NYC DOBNow - Save DOB Filing Fees

Built Engineers

May 3
2 min

Subsequent Filings in NYC DOBNow - Save DOB Filing Fees

What changed? Subsequent filings could not be submitted until after the initial job filing was submitted. Now a subsequent filing can be...

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New Electrical Service in NYC - New York City

Built Engineers

May 2
1 min

New Electrical Service in NYC - New York City

Looking to upgrade your electrical service in NYC? Call BUILT Engineers today.

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When is an Equipment-Use Permit Required in NYC - New York City? VC19 Affidavits

Built Engineers

May 2
3 min

When is an Equipment-Use Permit Required in NYC - New York City? VC19 Affidavits

Did you receive a violation from the FDNY for Failed to submit / provide Certificate of Compliance in accordance with section 28-116-4.1...

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Built Engineers

Mar 7
2 min

OATH Summonses

The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is an administrative tribunal that provides hearings on notices of violation...

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Certificate of Correction For NYC DOB Violations - New York City

Built Engineers

Feb 28
2 min

Certificate of Correction For NYC DOB Violations - New York City

NYC DOB Violations Certificate of Correction AEU 20 Form

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The Importance of an Optimal MEP Design Layout and Plan

carsonmccabe2

Feb 28
2 min

The Importance of an Optimal MEP Design Layout and Plan

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems have countless interacting components that can end up causing headaches if they are not...

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Solar Energy Systems - Heating With Solar: Active and Passive

carsonmccabe2

Feb 28
2 min

Solar Energy Systems - Heating With Solar: Active and Passive

In general, solar power has become an increasingly popular way to decrease costs on electricity. As the popularity of solar energy rises,...

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carsonmccabe2

Feb 28
2 min

Why Do You Need an Engineer?

So you’re about to tackle a large or small-scale project– it could be anything from a house to a shopping center. You have your plans,...

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Equipment Use Permits (EUP) and FDNY in New York City

carsonmccabe2

Feb 28
1 min

Equipment Use Permits (EUP) and FDNY in New York City

With the advancements in modern equipment that helps to keep buildings suitable for human occupancy, cities across the country have...

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