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What is NYC BC § 1618.7.3?

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This section outlines the requirements for phased submission of structural peer reviews when a permit application is submitted for part of a building before the complete construction documents are provided. It specifies that the structural peer reviewer must receive adequate information for the review and includes provisions for changes to the initial evaluation. Applies to building owners seeking permits for phased construction.

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1618.7.3 Phased submission.

BC § 1618.7.3

If an application is submitted for a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building before the construction documents for the whole building have been submitted, then the structural peer review and report shall be phased. The structural peer reviewer shall be provided with sufficient information on which to make a structural peer review of the phased submission. In addition to the requirements of this section, phased submission of the report shall include any changes made to the initial structural peer review evaluation. The geotechnical peer review report need not be submitted concurrently with the structural peer review report.

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