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How to Remove a NYC DEP Backflow Violation - Backflow Prevention Device Compliance
DID YOU RECEIVE A DEP VIOLATION? The NYC DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) typically issues ECB violations or a "Failed to...
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Built Engineers
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
NYC DOBNow Filing Fee Calculator for Alterations - How to determine NYC DOBNow Filing Fee
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
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
How to File Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sprinkler Drawings in NYC DOBNow: For Owners/Property Managers
1. Hire a Mechanical, Plumbing, or Sprinkler Design Engineer such as Built Engineers & Architects (Call 646.481.1861 or email...
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Built Engineers
- 3 days ago
- 1 min
When Do You Need A Sprinkler Filing in NYC?
Category – 1 There is a $35,000 cost limitation in any 12 month period and only the following work can be done: Category – 1 $35,000 cost...
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Built Engineers
- Oct 10
- 3 min
Sprinklers & Standpipes Filing Requirements in NYC Construction Document & Shop Drawing Requirements
When installing sprinkler or standpipe systems, minimum requirements for construction documents and shop drawings are outlined in the NYC...
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Built Engineers
- Jul 14
- 0 min
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Built Engineers
- Jul 12
- 8 min
What work in NYC can be completed with a LAA Limited Alteration Application?
1 RCNY §101-02 CHAPTER 100 Subchapter A Administration §101-02 Waiver of certain construction documents required to be submitted by...
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Built Engineers
- May 13
- 1 min
The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB)
Construction and real estate are the backbone of New York City, a built environment unlike any other. As the primary regulator of these...
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Built Engineers
- May 4
- 2 min
Is a Certificate of Compliance or Equipment Use Permit Required? (Update)
Certificate of Compliance for Service Equipment: Update In accordance with §28-116.4.1 specified service equipment shall not be operated...
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Built Engineers
- Apr 29
- 2 min
When do you need a Certificate of Compliance - Equipment Use Permit?
Certificate of Compliance for Service Equipment: Update In accordance with §28-116.4.1 specified service equipment shall not be operated...
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Built Engineers
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Local Law 191 of 2018: Deadline for Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Commercial Spaces
Local Law 191 of 2018: Deadline for Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Commercial Spaces Extended Local Law 191 of 2018...
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Built Engineers
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Did you receive a "Failed to install backflow prevention device(s)" summons from NYC BWSO ?
Built Engineers can assist in clearing your NYC DEP and ECB violations. We can help determine the correct device as well as the most...
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Built Engineers
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Is your building required to complete Local Law 87? Check the Covered Buildings List
2020 Covered Buildings List Covered Buildings List for Compliance in 2020 (in Excel) Covered Buildings List for Compliance in 2020 (in...
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Built Engineers
- Apr 19
- 3 min
GEN215B Form for Backflow-prevention explained
INSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION OF (FORMGEN215B) “Report on Test and Maintenance of Containment Backflow Prevention Assembly” Use a separate...
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Built Engineers
- Apr 7
- 3 min
Understanding NYC Local Law 152 of 2016: Required Periodic Inspection of Gas Piping Systems
Local Law 152 of 2016: Periodic Inspection of Gas Piping Systems Required Beginning January 1, 2020, gas piping systems in all buildings,...
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Built Engineers
- Mar 14
- 1 min
Best and Worst HVAC Mechanical Systems for Hotels
4-Pipe is Class A PTAC is B+ Water-cooled heat pumps is B+ 2-pipe is Class C+
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Built Engineers
- Mar 9
- 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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Built Engineers
- Mar 7
- 6 min
Boiler Room Requirements NYC and When is a boiler room required?
Boiler Compliance The Boiler Inspection Cycle is January 1 to December 31. Low-Pressure Boiler and High-Pressure Boiler Internal and...
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Built Engineers
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Recent Energy Legislation in NYC
NYC has recently passed a lot of new energy laws that your building may need to follow. The Climate Mobilization Act, 2019: Local Laws...
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