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What to Do If You Have #4 or #6 Heating Oil in NYC?
In April 2011, New York City (NYC) adopted a new heating oil regulation requiring owners of nearly 10,000 buildings to phase out the use...
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Dec 8, 20223 min read
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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Nov 27, 20221 min read
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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Oct 10, 20223 min read
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Jul 14, 20220 min read
Can Construction Work in NYC Be Completed with a LAA Limited Alteration Application? - New York City
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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Jul 12, 20228 min read
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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May 13, 20221 min read
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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May 4, 20222 min read
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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Apr 29, 20222 min read
Do you need an NYC Boiler Card for your boiler? New York City DOB Certificate of Boiler Inspection
Certificate of Boiler Inspection
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Apr 26, 20221 min read
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...
Built Engineers
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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...
Built Engineers
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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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Apr 19, 20222 min read
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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Apr 19, 20223 min read
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,...
Built Engineers
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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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Mar 14, 20221 min read
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...
Built Engineers
Mar 9, 20223 min read
Boiler Room Requirements in New York City - 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...
Built Engineers
Mar 7, 20226 min read
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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Mar 4, 20223 min read
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Mar 4, 20221 min read
Does your chimney need to be relined?
Built Engineers can help! DRAFT CALCULATIONS SMOKE TEST OT FILING - BOILER FILING - PLUMBING FILING
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Mar 1, 20221 min read
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