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What is NYC BC § 106.8.3?

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This section outlines the requirements for renewing a temporary construction installation permit for a sidewalk shed. It mandates a report from a registered design professional detailing the condition of the premises and work performed since the last permit issuance. Exceptions apply for one- or two-family homes. Applies to building owners managing sidewalk shed permits.

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106.8.3 Special provisions for renewal of permit for a sidewalk shed.

BC § 106.8.3

An application for the renewal of a temporary construction installation permit for a sidewalk shed shall be accompanied by a report, in a form and manner acceptable to the department, prepared by a registered design professional who has examined that part of the premises on which the use of a sidewalk shed is associated. Such report shall document the condition of the applicable part of the premises and the scope of work that has been performed thereon since the issuance of the permit and shall provide an estimate of the additional time needed to complete the work. In addition, such report shall document, in a form and manner acceptable to the department, the work that was performed during the period of time since the last renewal of the permit and the work that is currently in progress to address the condition for which the sidewalk shed permit was issued. If work has not been performed since the last renewal of the permit due to financial hardship, inability to access a neighboring property, issues with acquiring necessary materials, or any other reason established pursuant to department rules, such report shall include, in a form and manner acceptable to the department, documentation showing such reason, which the department may accept for purposes of renewing the permit. Exception: Reports shall not be required for sidewalk sheds associated with one- or two-family homes or for sidewalk sheds that are installed in connection with new building, enlargement, or demolition work for which a permit has been issued. (Am. L.L. 2025/048, 4/17/2025, eff. 1/12/2026) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2025/048.

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