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What is NYC FC § 5607.5?

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This section mandates the conduct of a multi-party coordination meeting to review proposed blasting operations and required safety measures. The owner or blasting contractor must invite affected building owners and notify the Department of Buildings. The statute allows for the participation of various federal, state, and city agencies as deemed appropriate. Applies to owners involved in blasting operations near affected structures.

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5607.5 Multi-party coordination meeting.

FC § 5607.5

A multi-party coordination meeting shall be conducted for the purpose of reviewing the proposed blasting operations and the measures that the blasting contractor will be required to undertake to safeguard affected buildings, structures and infrastructure. The owner or the owner's blasting contractor shall invite the participation of owners of affected buildings, structures and infrastructure as determined by the department to be appropriate, and shall in addition notify the Department of Buildings of the meeting. The department may also request the participation of other federal, state and city officials and agencies, including the New York City Department of Emergency Management, Department of Environmental Protection, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, United States Coast Guard and United States Army Corps of Engineers, as appropriate.

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