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What is NYC RCNY § 13-01?

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(a) The following dust prevention regulations, 15 RCNY §§ 13-01 et seq., shall apply to all construction related activities occurring within the city of New York. (b) Every owner of a building or property where construction related activity occurs shall be responsible for the performance of the construction related act

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§ 13-01 Scope and Application.

RCNY § 13-01

(a)The following dust prevention regulations, 15 RCNY §§ 13-01 et seq., shall apply to all construction related activities occurring within the city of New York.

(b)Every owner of a building or property where construction related activity occurs shall be responsible for the performance of the construction related activities by his/her agent, contractor, employee, or other representative.

(c)Every contractor and worker engaged in construction related activities shall comply with the provisions of this chapter except as otherwise specified.

(d)The Department may inspect, at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner, any site where construction related activity is being conducted.

(e)No person shall interfere with or obstruct any employee of the Department in the performance of his/her official duties, including but not limited to the performance of inspections.

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