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What is NYC AC § 27-688?

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This section outlines the administrative requirements for pile installation, including the need for a designated plan and identification system for piles. It mandates the keeping of detailed records during installation, which must be filed with the commissioner upon completion. Applies to architects and engineers involved in pile installation.

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§ 27-688 Administrative requirements.

AC § 27-688

(a)Identification of piles. A plan showing clearly the designation of all piles by an identifying system shall be filed with the commissioner prior to installation of such piles. All detailed records for individual piles shall bear an identification corresponding to that shown on the plan. A copy of such plan shall be available at the site for inspection at all times.

(b)Record of pile driving. A record of the penetration and behavior of each pile during installation shall be kept by the architect or engineer designated in section 27-721 of article thirteen of this subchapter. Such records shall be prepared on forms furnished by, or satisfactory to, the commissioner and, upon the completion of pile installation, shall be filed with the commissioner together with the records of any additional borings or subsurface information obtained during installation of the piles, and plans showing any deviations of the pile or related constructions (including any corrective measures) from the details and locations shown on the approved plans. Inspection of piling and pile load tests shall conform to the requirements of section 27-721 of article thirteen of this subchapter.

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