2014 NYC Building Code, Chapter 33 - New York City

1 *Underlined text is new text added to the 2014 edition of Chapter 33. [Text in brackets is text in the 2008 edition that is being deleted in the 2014 edition of Chapter 33.] LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information in this document is a summary and overview and is not intended to substitute for any law, rule or regulation. The information contained in this document is current only as of september 30, 2014 . build safe live safe Version 2 Page 1 of 355 2014 NYC Building code , Chapter 33 Changes in the 2014 code + Comparison to the 2008 code LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information in this document is a summary and overview and is not intended to substitute for any law, rule or regulation.

2 *Underlined text is new text added to the 2014 edition of Chapter 33. [Text in brackets is text in the 2008 edition that is being deleted in the 2014 edition of Chapter 33.] LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information in this document is a summary and overview and is not intended to substitute for any law, rule or regulation. The information contained in this document is current only as of september 30, 2014 . build safe live safe Version 2 Page 2 of 355 2014 NYC Construction Codes Effective Date *Underlined text is new text added to the 2014 edition of Chapter 33. [Text in brackets is text in the 2008 edition that is being deleted in the 2014 edition of Chapter 33.]

3 ] LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information in this document is a summary and overview and is not intended to substitute for any law, rule or regulation. The information contained in this document is current only as of september 30, 2014 . build safe live safe Version 2 Page 3 of 355 Change Between 2008 and 2014 Editions* Explanation of Change SECTION BC 3301 GENERAL Scope. The provisions of this Chapter shall govern the conduct of all construction or demolition operations with regard to the safety of the public and property. For regulations relating to the safety of persons employed in construction or demolition operations, OSHA standards shall apply.

4 No changes made in the 2014 code . Responsibility for safety. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to relieve persons engaged in construction or demolition operations from complying with other applicable provisions of law, nor is it intended to alter or diminish any obligation otherwise imposed by law on any party engaged in a construction or demolition operation, including but not limited to the owner, construction manager, general contractor, sub-contractors, material men, registered design professionals, or other party [involved in a construction or demolition project] to engage in sound design and engineering, safe construction or demolition practices, including but not limited to debris removal, and to act in a reasonable and responsible manner to maintain a safe construction or demolition site.

5 Revisions for clarity. The 2008 code phrase involved in a construction or demolition project is revised in the 2014 code to become any party engaged in a construction or demolition operation, including but not limited to in order to make the sentence clearer and reflect terminology utilized in the 2014 code . The term contractors is changed to sub-contractors to reflect terminology utilized in the 2014 code . Fire code . In addition to the requirements of this Chapter , construction or demolition operations shall also be conducted in conformance with the New york city Fire code . No changes made in the 2014 code . Manufacturer specifications. All equipment shall be used in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer, where such New section added to the 2014 code ; codifies best practice to follow manufacturer specifications.

6 *Underlined text is new text added to the 2014 edition of Chapter 33. [Text in brackets is text in the 2008 edition that is being deleted in the 2014 edition of Chapter 33.] LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information in this document is a summary and overview and is not intended to substitute for any law, rule or regulation. The information contained in this document is current only as of september 30, 2014 . build safe live safe Version 2 Page 4 of 355 Change Between 2008 and 2014 Editions* Explanation of Change specifications exist, and the requirements of this code . Where there is a discrepancy, the stricter requirement shall apply. [Contractors] Safety measures and safeguards.

7 Contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors engaged in [ Building work] construction or demolition operations shall institute and maintain all safety measures required by this Chapter and provide all equipment or temporary construction necessary to safeguard [all persons and] the public and property affected by such contractor s operations. Revisions made to reflect terminology utilized in the 2014 code , for example Building work has been changed to construction or demolition operations. In addition, this section has been revised to clarify that the requirement to provide safety measures applies only to those safety measures required by the Chapter . The provision concerning equipment or temporary construction necessary to safeguard remains a universal requirement, although the terminology has been changed from all persons and property to the public and property to reflect the global terminology utilized throughout the Chapter .

8 Please note: In addition to Chapter 33, other chapters of the Construction Codes impose safety measures. Further, state and federal regulations may also apply. Site safety managers, coordinators and superintendent of construction. A site safety manager or site safety coordinator must be designated and present [on] at the construction or demolition of a major [buildings as defined by and] Building in accordance with Section 3310. A superintendent of construction is required for the construction or demolition of such other buildings as identified pursuant to rules promulgated by the commissioner. Revisions made to reflect terminology utilized in the 2014 code . [ Inspection of operations. Inspection of operations for compliance with the provisions of this Chapter may be performed by, or under, the authority of the person superintending the work.]

9 Unless Sections through of the 2008 code contain overlapping provisions; the revisions to these sections rearrange and clarify those provisions. *Underlined text is new text added to the 2014 edition of Chapter 33. [Text in brackets is text in the 2008 edition that is being deleted in the 2014 edition of Chapter 33.] LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information in this document is a summary and overview and is not intended to substitute for any law, rule or regulation. The information contained in this document is current only as of september 30, 2014 . build safe live safe Version 2 Page 5 of 355 Change Between 2008 and 2014 Editions* Explanation of Change otherwise specified by the provisions of this Chapter , inspection and test reports relating to operations within the scope of this Chapter shall be maintained by the permit holder or the person responsible for the inspection and made available to the department upon request.

10 ] [Exception: Operations specifically required by this code to be inspected only by a registered design professional or special inspector.] The first sentence and exception of this section has been relocated to and revised in a new Section in the 2014 code . The second sentence has been relocated to and revised in a new Section in the 2014 code . Inspection. Structures, temporary construction, operations, and equipment shall be inspected as required by this code . Where this code does not provide for specific inspection criteria, any equipment, except hand tools, that would affect the safety of the public and property when operated shall be inspected by a competent person designated by the contractor using the equipment before the equipment is used at the site and on a periodic basis thereafter throughout the duration of the job.