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What is NYC BC § 1705.26.1?

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This section outlines the required frequency of special inspections during the implementation of a tenant protection plan. Inspections must occur before, during, and after construction or demolition activities, as well as in response to violations or changes in operations. Applies to building owners subject to tenant protection plans.

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1705.26.1 Inspection frequency.

BC § 1705.26.1

Special inspections shall be performed throughout the duration of the tenant protection plan at sufficient periodic intervals to verify compliance with the tenant protection plan throughout the course of work. At a minimum, inspections shall be performed: 1. Prior to the start of construction and/or demolition to document conditions prior to work; 2. At the start of construction and/or demolition; 3. Once per week during construction and/or demolition; 4. After a tenant protection plan violation has been issued to verify that the violation was corrected; 5. When the location of the alteration or construction operations performed in conjunction with the tenant protection plan has moved to another location; and 6. Whenever construction or demolition operations have changed, requiring changes in methods of protection.

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