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What is NYC AC § 19-126?

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This section prohibits the use, movement, or removal of any building, structure, or crane associated with construction, repair, or demolition activities on streets without a permit from the commissioner. The applicant must also secure consent from affected companies if car tracks or overhead wires are involved. Applies to building owners and contractors involved in such activities.

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§ 19-126 Building, structure and crane moving.

AC § 19-126

a. It shall be unlawful for any person to use, move, or remove, or to cause or permit to be used, moved or removed, or to aid or assist in using, moving or removing, any building, structure, or crane, used in connection with the construction, repair or demolition of buildings or other structures within the building line into, along or across any street, without a permit from the commissioner. b. The applicant for such a permit, where there are car tracks or overhead wire construction, must obtain and file with the application the consent of the company affected. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1993/104.

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