Suspended Scaffold: A permit is not required for a two-point suspended scaffold suspended from a parapet using C-hooks a scaffold installed and used in conjunction with a project that holds a valid permit, where the site is closed to the public and enclosed within a fence in accordance with Section BC 3307 and the installation, use, and removal of the scaffold is confined within the site or over an area protected by sidewalk sheds or roof protection. Supported Scaffold: A supported scaffold that is less than 40 feet in height not an outrigger scaffold without any hoisting equipment over2000 pound capacity and is not designed to be loaded over 75 pounds per square foot, does not need a permit. Per BC 3314.2, a Scaffold shall not require permits if: Emergency work, as it relates to Scaffolding projects, may include but not be limited to stabilization of unsafe structural conditions. However, the application for a permit shall be submitted within two (2) business days after the commencement of the emergency work, perform required inspections to close out the project, and shall include a written description of the emergency condition and the measures undertaken to mitigate the hazard. Licensed Contractors may perform emergency work without initially getting a permit. NYC Administrative Code Section AC 28-105.4.1 clarifies ‘emergency work’ as that would otherwise require a permit, but may be performed without a permit to the extent necessary to relieve an emergency condition. Unless otherwise indicated, permits shall not be required for the following:ĭesign and Permit Requirements, as set forth in BC 3314.2 Such exemptions shall not relieve owners of the obligation to comply with the requirements of other city agencies, including any filing requirements. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in any manner that violates the provisions of the code, including the zoning resolution or any other law or rules enforced by the Department. The NYC Administrative Code §28-105.4.5 clarifies work exempt from permit. There is some minor work, described below, that can be performed without a work permit, without hiring a Licensed Contractor, and/or without hiring a Registered Design Professional. If you have any inquiries regarding suspended scaffold installation and removal, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 21 or comment below.Work you can do without a permit, Licensed Contractor, or Registered Design Professional ![]() P.Wolfe Consultants is your premier permit expediter in New York, we will get you to the end on time and on budget. ![]() The previous 60-day re-notification for all adjustable suspended scaffolds, regardless of the time they were installed is no longer required. When the scaffold is again ready to be installed or removed, then the licensed professional need to notify the department within the parameters set for new notification.Ī separate notification is necessary for each type of adjustable suspended scaffold to be used while a separate notification is not required for each individual scaffold. If the scaffold is not installed or removed during the specified 24-48 hr window, a re-notification is required, the architect or PE should call the department to cancel the notification. A representative from the department will give an individual confirmation number and this confirmation number will be valid until the removal of the scaffold from the jobsite. ![]() Number of floors of the building where the equipment will be used.The following information is required in the notification:.For registered design professionals (Licensed Architect/Professional Engineer) to make the notification, a professional/agency Identification card application must be submitted to the Department as a licensed professional.Only a licensed rigger, licensed sign hanger or a registered design professional can make the notification for installation or removal of the scaffold.Although relocation of said scaffolds to a new drop within the same building doesn't require notification. Notification should be done at least 24 hours but not more than 48 hours prior to initial installation or final removal of an adjustable suspended scaffold at/from jobsite.Notify the DOB for any installation or removal of all adjustable suspended scaffolds.Under the 2014 NYC Construction Code, new notification requirements are in effect for suspended scaffold installations and removals and the new guidelines are as follows:
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