§ 1-110 Controlled Demolition with Asbestos in Place.
RCNY § 1-110
(a)A building or structure may be demolished with asbestos in place only if the building is in imminent danger of collapse as set forth in § 28-215.1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code and/or 56 NYCRR 11.5(c).
(b)A condemnation order or declaration issued by the Department of Buildings (DOB) or a signed and sealed condemnation letter from the Owner's registered design professional which has been acknowledged by the Department of Buildings (DOB) must be submitted to the DEP through the ARTS E-File system. A site-specific scope of work identifying the steps to control asbestos emissions during the controlled demolition must be submitted and approved by DEP prior to the commencement of work. The contractor must comply with all procedures set forth in the approved scope of work document. Any variation from the approved scope of work must be approved in advance by DEP.
(c)The demolition shall be performed in accordance with § 28-215.1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code and/or 56 NYCRR 11.5(c). (Amended City Record 4/28/2022, eff. 5/28/2022; amended City Record 1/15/2025, eff. 2/14/2025)
