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What is NYC BC § 3310.5?

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This section mandates the designation of a primary site safety manager by the owner, agent, construction manager, or general contractor for construction sites. The primary site safety manager is responsible for duties outlined in this chapter and must be certified by the Department of Buildings. Applies to construction projects involving major buildings.

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3310.5 Site safety manager or coordinator to be designated.

BC § 3310.5

A primary site safety manager shall be designated by the owner, agent, construction manager, or general contractor. Where more than one site safety manager is to serve at the site, all such entities shall agree to designate one such site safety manager as the primary site safety manager, or where there is only one site safety manager, such manager shall automatically be designated as the primary site safety manager. The primary site safety manager shall carry out all duties and responsibilities assigned to the site safety manager or coordinator by this chapter and rules promulgated by the commissioner, and shall be certified by the department in accordance with Article 402 of Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code. Exceptions: 1. A site safety coordinator, certified by the department in accordance with the requirements of Article 403 of Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code, may be designated in lieu of a site safety manager for the construction, vertical or horizontal enlargement, or full or partial demolition of a major building, provided such building: 1.1. Is less than 15 stories or 200 feet (60 960 mm) in height, whichever is less; and 1.2. Has a building footprint of 100,000 square feet (30 480 m 2 ) or less.

2.Facade or roof projects that comply with Section 3310.12. (Am. L.L. 2021/149, 12/11/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/149.

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