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What is NYC BC § 3306.10?

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This section outlines the requirements for the removal of foundations and slabs after a building demolition to grade. It specifies conditions under which cellar floors and portions of foundations may remain, including the need for waivers approved by the commissioner. Applies to building owners involved in demolition activities.

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3306.10 Removal of foundations and slabs.

BC § 3306.10

Where a building, or any portion, has been demolished to grade, the floor slab or foundation of such building, or portion, shall be removed and the site backfilled to grade. Exceptions: 1. Cellar floors may remain provided the cellar floor slab is broken up to the extent necessary to provide ground drainage and prevent accumulation of water, and also provided that all fixtures or equipment that would cause voids in the fill are removed.

2.Where portions of a foundation, underpinning, or similar elements, other than a cellar floor, are to remain and be covered with backfill, a waiver approved by the commissioner shall be obtained. Drawings prepared by a registered design professional depicting the remaining buried structure shall be submitted with the waiver request.

3.Where a floor slab or foundation is to remain and not be backfilled, a waiver approved by the commissioner shall be obtained. Such request for waiver shall be accompanied by a statement and drawings prepared by a registered design professional demonstrating the necessity for retaining the existing floor slab or foundation for future construction or site remediation, as well as demonstrating positive cellar drainage to an approved place of disposal.

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