Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC BC § 1704.1.1.1?

Quick Answer

This section outlines the responsibilities of the registered design professional of record, including identifying required special inspections, responding to field discrepancies, reviewing shop drawings, and documenting deviations from approved construction documents. Applies to registered design professionals involved in construction projects.

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →

1704.1.1.1 Responsibilities of the registered design professional of record.

BC § 1704.1.1.1

The registered design professional of record shall have the following duties and responsibilities: 1. Identification of required special inspections. The registered design professional of record shall identify the materials, equipment, installation, fabrication, erection or placement of components and connections, or construction operations for the work indicated on the construction documents that are subject to special inspections on the construction documents and in any other form supplied or manner required by the department prior to the approval of the construction documents.

2.Respond to field discrepancies. The registered design professional of record shall respond to special inspector reports of uncorrected discrepancies and shall approve remedial measures.

3.Review of shop drawings and other submittals. Where shop or working drawings, and other submittals have been provided, the registered design professional of record shall review such shop drawings for conformance with the approved design. The registered design professional shall acknowledge conformance with the approved design on such documents.

4.Deviations from approved construction documents. The registered design professional of record shall submit to the department and the special inspection agency written documentation of the professional's approval of deviations from the approved construction documents. All such deviations approved by the registered design professional of record shall be filed with the department on amended construction documents in accordance with section 28-104.3 of the Administrative Code.

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Talk to an attorney before you act on NYC code.

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters