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Signs of the Times: Are NYC Sign Regulations Unconstitutional?

NYS Requires CO Detectors in All Commercial Buildings and Restaurants

NYS Requires CO Detectors in All Commercial Buildings and Restaurants

Effective June 27, 2015, New York State Building Code regulations require all commercial buildings and restaurants to have carbon monoxide (CO)...

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New York City Releases First-ever Code of Conduct for the Construction Industry

New York City Releases First-ever Code of Conduct for the Construction Industry

On July 20, Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler released a first-of-its-kind reform for the Department of Buildings (DOB): a Code of Conduct for the...

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New Filing Option for Site Safety Plan Façade Alterations

New Filing Option for Site Safety Plan Façade Alterations

To monitor the safety of major construction projects in New York City, the Department of Buildings (DOB) requires specific projects to file a site...

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Reminders: LAA Renewal Changes, Longer Accelerated Reviews in Philadelphia

Reminders: LAA Renewal Changes, Longer Accelerated Reviews in Philadelphia

DOB Offers LAA Renewals with Same BIS Number

Effective June 1, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) now offers Limited Alteration...

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