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Top 10 Regional Articles of 2015

Tip of the Month: How to Use Flammable/Combustible Materials at Construction Sites

Tip of the Month: How to Use Flammable/Combustible Materials at Construction Sites

Construction sites can be hazardous for many reasons, and flammable/combustible materials (such as motor fuel) represent a big one.

The Fire Code and...

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Back to Basics: An Overview of Directive 14 Filings

Back to Basics: An Overview of Directive 14 Filings

If you’re planning any interior demolition or renovation, your project likely falls under the auspices of Directive 14 of 1975. Commonly known as a...

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DOB Enforces Fire Protection Plan Requirement for TCOs

DOB Enforces Fire Protection Plan Requirement for TCOs

The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has gotten tough on enforcing a rule that’s technically been in place for some time.

Buildings six...

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DOB Updates Rules for Certificates of Compliance

DOB Updates Rules for Certificates of Compliance

As of December 7, 2015, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has updated the inspection rules for Certificates of Compliance (formerly...

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