NYC APPN 0105 2005
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NYC – Administration Policy And Procedure Notice # 1/05
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| NYC | 2005 | 5 |
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| 1 | NYC Department of Buildings Robert LiMandri, 280 Broadway, New York,. NY 10007 Deputy Commissioner, O Patricia J. Lancaster, F.A.I.A, Commissioner Phone: (212) (212) 566-5000, TTY: (212) 566-4769 Fax: (212) 566-3 E-mail: [email protected] Issuance #658 ______________________________________________ ADMINISTRATION POLICY AND PROCEDURE NOTICE 1/05 ______________________________________________ TO: Distribution FROM: Robert LiMandri DATE: July 19, 2005 SUBJECT: Update of documentation requirements for Local Law EFFECTIVE: Immediately SUPERSEDES: Administrative Policy and Procedure Notices #5/ PURPOSE: To update eligibility and evidentiary requirements for appli Granting a Waiver Based on Owner Status Granting a Waiver Based on Building Status Granting a Waiver Based on Device Status Granting a Reduction or Dismissal Based on Time of Filing Granting a Dismissal of PVT Elevator Violations Based on Sat Granting a Dismissal of Electrical Violation Based on Satisf Please visit the Forms link on the Department of Buildings ( SPECIFICS: All requests for penalty abatements or waivers (“waivers”) m 280 Broadway 4th Floor |
| 2 | New York, NY 10007 Explanation of Waiver (for Local Laws 62/91, 11/98, and 10/8 Evidence and Eligibility: Civil penalty waivers, civil pena Granting a Waiver Based on Owner Status. Civil penalties ma Status Criteria Required Documentation Source New Owner The penalties were incurred under a previous owner that has Proof of a recorded deed evidencing transfer of ownership to DOB may obtain proof online through the Department of Financ Applicant must provide only if the record is not available o Government Ownership The penalties are incurred while a building is under governm Official documentation from the government entity affirming Owner must provide letter on official government letterhead. Bankruptcy The penalties were incurred prior to the date that the owner A copy of the bankruptcy petition, together with proof that Owner must provide required bankruptcy documentation. |
| 3 | Granting a Waiver Based on Building Status. Waivers for Loc Building Status Criteria Required Documentation Source Demolished The penalties were incurred for a building that had been dem City or Departmental records evidencing demolition of the bu DOB may look up demolition sign-off and New Building permit Applicant must bring in official city record of demolition s Sealed or Vacated (for LL 10/81 and 62/91 only) The penalties were incurred while the building was sealed or DOB document(s) demonstrating that the building was sealed p OR: A sworn affidavit by the owner stating that the building was DOB may look up vacate order online. Applicant must provide affidavit. Building with Less than Six Families (LL 62/91 Only) The penalties were incurred for a building with less than si Copy of the current Certificate of Occupancy showing that th DOB may look up Certificate of Occupancy online or Permissib Applicant must provide application number. Mixed Use Building (LL 62/91 Only) One boiler heats the residential space, which is occupied by NOTE: Waiver is only applicable to the boiler that serves th A copy of the current Certificate of Occupancy AND: “Self Certification of Removed or Existing Boiler(s)” form ( DOB may look up Certificate of Occupancy online or Permissib Applicant must provide application number. Also, if the OP 49 is not on file with DOB, applicant must p Please note that waivers and dismissals are NOT available fo A building where the boiler heats the commercial space, rega A building where the boiler is located in a dwelling occupie |
| 4 | Granting a Waiver based on Device Status. Civil penalties ma Device Status Criteria Required Documentation Source Removed Elevator The penalties were incurred after elevator had been removed Proof that a permit was issued by DOB for the removal of the AND: DOB “sign-off” indicating that the elevator was removed prio DOB may look up permit and sign-off online. Applicant must provide only if records are not on file with Removed or Disconnected Boiler The penalties were incurred after boiler had been disconnect A “Self-Certification of Removed or Existing Boiler(s)” form If the OP 49 is not on file with DOB, the applicant must pro New or Replaced Device The penalties were incurred for a period during which the de Proof of the Acceptance Test (for elevators) or First Test ( DOB may look up proof of Acceptance Test and First Test in B Applicant must provide only if records are not on file with Work In Progress The penalties were incurred while device was inactive and un Proof of work in progress such as work permit or approval fr DOB may look up permit information online. Applicant must provide only if records are not on file with Granting a Reduction or Dismissal Based on Time of Filing. A Time of Filing Requested Action Criteria Required Documentation Source On Time Dismissal The filing and performance of the inspection were both done Copy of Annual Inspection report (OP-1 for boilers, ELV-3 fo AND: Canceled check (front and back) as proof of payment of the f Applicant must provide documentation. Late Filing (LL 62/91 Only) Civil Penalty Reduction Inspection was done prior to the deadline. Filed inspection report (OP-1 for boilers) for the current y AND one of the following to show evidence of timely inspecti -Inspection invoice -Receipt of payment -Executed contract with insurance company or inspector Applicant must provide documentation. |
| 5 | Filing between 1981 and 1987 (LL 10/81 Only) Civil Penalty Reduction The filing and performance of the inspection were both done Proof of compliance of filing requirement in any year betwee Applicant must provide documentation and payment. Granting a Dismissal of PVT Elevator Violations Based on Sat Violation Criteria Required Documentation Source PVT (DOB) Elevator Violation A subsequent test or inspection shows that the prior violati Satisfactory annual (LL 10/81) elevator report OR: A 2, 3, or 5 year test/inspection report (ELV-3 form) OR: Proof of a satisfactory inspection or test from a re-inspect DOB may review inspection records online. Applicant must provide this only if the records are not on f Granting a Dismissal of Electrical Violation Based on Satisf Violation Criteria Required Documentation Source Violation to owner – no application on file Engage a licensed electrical contractor to file an applicati Electrical Permit Application Contractors may obtain an Electrical Application at the Elec For an inspection (to obtain a Certificate of Electrical Ins Violation to owner-defective electrical equipment Engage a licensed electrical contractor to repair or replace Certification of Electrical Inspection Violation to owner – non-electrical work not in compliance ( Filing of an application by a licensed electrical contractor Certificate of Electrical Inspection Violation to electrical contractor – filed work not in compl Ensure that a licensed electrical contractor obtains a Certi Certificate of Electrical Inspection |
