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What is NYC AC § 27-715?

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This section outlines the general requirements for supporting adjacent structures or properties through methods such as underpinning, sheeting, and bracing. It mandates that underpinning piers, walls, piles, and footings comply with specific design and installation provisions and be inspected as per section 27-724. Applies to building owners involved in construction activities.

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§ 27-715 General requirements.

AC § 27-715

Where support of adjacent structures or properties is required, such support may be provided by underpinning, sheeting, and bracing, or by other means acceptable to the commissioner. Except as specifically permitted otherwise, underpinning piers, walls, piles, and footings shall be designed and installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this subchapter relating to piers, walls, piles, and footings used in new construction and shall be inspected as provided in section 27-724 of article thirteen of this subchapter.

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