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What is NYC BC § 3306.5.4?

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This section outlines the requirements for assessing a structure prior to demolition. A registered design professional must conduct a thorough interior and exterior inspection, documenting the findings in an assessment report. The report must be shared with the professional preparing the submittal documents. Applies to building owners planning demolition activities.

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3306.5.4 Assessment of structure to be demolished.

BC § 3306.5.4

Submittal documents required by Section 3306.5 shall be based upon an assessment of the structure where demolition operations are to occur. The assessment shall be performed by a registered design professional. The assessment shall, at a minimum, consist of an interior and exterior physical inspection of the structure where demolition operations are to occur, in which all areas to be demolished are accessed during the inspection. The results of the assessment shall be documented in an assessment report prepared by the person who performed the assessment. If the assessment was performed by a registered design professional other than the registered design professional who prepares the submittal documents, the report shall be provided to the registered design professional who prepares the submittal documents.

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