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Nyc dob roof protection.
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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.
Dob provides new guidelines for rooftop terraces in nyc.
On the surface this seems to line up with ibc and osha regulations but there is one crucial difference.
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.
503 7 337 roof coverings 503 8 338 roof structures 504 0 art.
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.
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.
Protection shall be subject to the controlled inspection requirements of section 27 132 of this code.
The following presents the relevant sections from the 2014 new york city building code regarding permits.
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.
In new york city rooftops and terrace spaces should put a smile on the faces of building owners and tenants alike.
Design and installation of roof drainage systems shall comply with this section and the new york city plumbing code.
They are popular as amenity spaces in commercial office buildings for the benefit or convenience of its owners occupants employees customers or visitors.
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.
You can search for general information on a property in the city including recorded complaints and violations actions applications and inspections.
28 105 1 when permits required.
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It also discusses and links to rcny 101 14 which list specific exemptions for filing.
