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What is NYC BC § 3303.16.1?

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This section mandates that a permit must be obtained from the commissioner before installing any worker shed, contractor shed, contractor office, or similar structure, unless the structure is 1 story or less and does not exceed 120 square feet in area. Applies to building owners planning to install such structures.

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3303.16.1 Permit required.

BC § 3303.16.1

No worker shed, contractor shed, contractor office, or similar structure shall be installed until a permit for the shed or office has been issued by the commissioner in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code. Exception: A permit is not required for a worker shed, contractor shed, contractor office, or similar structure that does not exceed 1 story in height and 120 square feet (36.58 m 2 ) in area, and further provided that the shed, office, or similar structure is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) from another shed, or office, or similar structure. (Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.

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