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What is NYC MC § 801.1.1.6?

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This section outlines the obligations of building owners regarding the preparation and submission of chimney and vent plans, notification, construction documents, and permits for alterations. It also includes requirements for minimizing disturbance to occupants and maintaining architectural aesthetics. Applies to building owners of new or altered buildings.

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801.1.1.6 Procedure.

MC § 801.1.1.6

It shall be the obligation of the owner of the new or altered building to: 1. Prepare and submit a chimney and vent plan to the department pursuant to Section 107.18 of the New York City Building Code; 2. Provide required notification pursuant to Section 801.1.1.3 of this code; 3. Provide plans pursuant to Section 801.1.1.3.3 of this code; 4. Prepare and submit construction documents to the department pursuant to Section 28-104 of the New York City Administrative Code for the alteration of existing chimneys or vents which conform to the requirements of this chapter; 5. Obtain permit(s) for the proposed work in accordance with Section 28-105 of the New York City Administrative Code; 6. Schedule this work so as to create a minimum of disturbance to the occupants of the affected building; 7. Provide such essential services as are normally supplied by the equipment while it is out of service; 8. Where necessary, support such extended chimneys, vents and equipment from this building or to carry up such chimneys or vents within his or her building; 9. Provide for the maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of such extensions and added equipment; 10. Make such alterations of the same material as the original chimney or vent so as to maintain the same quality and appearance, except where the owner of the chimney or vent shall give his or her consent to do otherwise. All work shall be done in such fashion as to maintain the architectural aesthetics of the existing building. Where there is practical difficulty in complying strictly with the provisions of this item, the commissioner may permit an equally safe alternative; 11. Comply with the tenant protection plan requirements of Section 28-120 of the New York City Administrative Code; and 12. Comply with inspection and sign-off requirements of Section 28-116 of the New York City Administrative Code. (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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