News
July 1, 2008 marks a new era in the New York City construction industry. On this date, a “New Building Code” went into effect. These new regulations make sweeping changes focusing on construction safety, field inspections, the use and approval of building materials and fire protection systems and assemblies.
New York City’s “new Code” is based upon the International Building Code (IBC), which is already a standard for many jurisdictions throughout the country and across the world.
As of July 2008, compliance with more stringent construction safety and inspection requirements is mandatory. Starting in 2009, all provisions of the IBC will be mandatory for all new buildings and for significant alterations which involve a change in Zoning Use Group or Building Code Occupancy Group.
Inspections of Life Safety sensitive areas of construction (steel, concrete, underpinning, etc.) will still be required as before. However, the qualifications of the various inspectors will be more carefully verified with more training being required to obtain inspectors credentials. See our June 2008 newsletter for more information.
On The Boards
A study for the conversion of a conventional nursing floor into a short term rehab unit.
A two-story addition is being constructed to enlarge and enhance the therapy program of a skilled nursing facility.
Design for a new parking garage to serve an adjacent health facility on the south shore of Long Island.
