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3 RCNY § 11-01
 

 


(a) Deputy Chiefs shall cause continued inspections of buildings in the course of construction and demolition at least every fifteen (15) days, but more often where conditions dictate.

(b) Inspections shall be for the purpose of detecting violations of the law, fire hazards or other conditions which represent hazards to workers or the public. The Fire Department is authorized to enforce provisions of the Building Code pursuant to § 27-1014, Administrative Code.

(c) Particular attention shall be given to the following:

(1) Requirement to maintain a safe construction operation (§ 27-1009(a)).

(2) Requirement to erect a sign containing the name, address and telephone number of general contractor and the owner of the premises (§ 27-1009(c)).

(3) Written permit from the Building Department (§ 26-207).

(4) If construction reaches over 100 feet an elevator in readiness for use by the Fire Department must be provided (§ § 27-1014(a) and 27-4270).

(5) Requirement relative to standpipe systems (§ 27-1014(b)).

(6) Drying heaters and salamanders used for drying concrete or plaster (§ 25-03 of these rules).

(7) Field offices, shanties or trailers (§ 25-02).

(8) Storage and use of oxygen trailers (§ 25-02).

(9) Improper storage or use of liquefied petroleum gases (§ 25-01).

(10) Improper hanging of tarpaulins.

(11) Prohibition relative to open fires.

(12) Improper storage and use of cartridges and cartridge rivet guns (§ 11-04).

(13) Accumulations of combustible rubbish, old lumber and other combustibledebris in and around structures. (Violation orders issued for removal of such material shall include a stipulation to "maintain premises free of such accumulations" and order shall be renewed every thirty days to keep it current. The order in effect and being superseded should not be dismissed but rather rescinded and a notation should be made on the reinspection slip and book copy of order that it has been superseded by Order No. .)



Board of Standards and Appeals Rule § 3-02(i)(18) provides that "combustible debris and waste material from demolition shall not be allowed to accumulate in any area of the demolition site. Combustible material and combustible waste material in excess of 15 cu. yds. shall be removed daily before the close of the day's work."

(14) Watch person service shall be required in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1024, Administrative Code which reads as follows:



Where a building being constructed or demolished occupies a ground area of more than 5000 square feet, and up to 40,000 square feet, a competent watch person shall be on duty at the site during all hours when operations are not in progress. Where the construction or demolition area occupies ground area of more than 40,000 square feet, at least one additional shall be on duty for each additional 40,000 square feet of construction or demolition area, or fraction thereof. Watch person shall be familiar with the location of street alarm boxes and the location and use of fire fighting equipment required on the job site.

(15) Fire guards shall be required in accordance with the rules of the Board of Standards and Appeals, § 3-02(e)(4)(ii).

(16) Fire protection and fire extinguishers as provided by the Board of Standards and Appeals Rules (§ 3-02 of the BSA rules).

(17) Storage of limited quantities of volatile flammable oils (V.I.O.) (§ 27-4058(d) of the Administrative Code and § 28-04 of these rules).

(18) Fire Department permits and certificates shall be required and in force as provided for in Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Administrative Code.

Necessary remedial or enforcement action shall be promptly executed by members performing inspection duty.

 
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Section in original publication July 1, 1991.