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What is NYC BC § 1818.3.1?

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This section establishes the requirement for independence of peer reviewers in the construction process. It mandates that peer reviewers refrain from any activities that could compromise their objective judgment and integrity, particularly concerning financial or other interests in the reviewed structures. Applies to professionals involved in building design and construction oversight.

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1818.3.1 Independence.

BC § 1818.3.1

In order to satisfy the requirement that the peer reviewer be independent, the department requires that the peer reviewer must not engage in any activities that may conflict with their objective judgment and integrity, including but not limited to having a financial and/or other interest in the design, construction, installation, manufacture or maintenance of structures or components that they are reviewing.

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