Professional Engineering Continuing Education [P.E.C.E.]

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Review of New York City Building Codes

Lecturer:  Craig Moskowitz

Introduction

• History of the City of New York Building Code
• Events leading up to revisions and changing of the Code

Main Instruction

• Which code regulations are “grandfathered”?
• What is new in the Code
• Administration
• Chapter 13: Energy Efficiency
• Office of Technical Certification & Research
• Maintenance & Progress Inspections
• Enforcement of the New Code
• Environmental Control Board (ECB) Penalty Schedule
• ECB Violation Changes
• Violation Classification Definitions
• ECB Penalty Process
• Violation Reclassification Timeline
• Use and Occupancy Classification
• Building Heights and Areas
• Safety Enhancements in Residential Buildings
• Chapter 17: Structural Tests and Special Inspections
• Chapter 33: Safeguards During Construction or Demolition

• Comparison of the “New Code” to the “Old Code”

Conclusion

Closing Remarks/Questions/Comments

[NYS Approved for PE and Architect (HSW) continuing education hours]

Four (4) Continuing Education Hours