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What is NYC AC § 27-909?

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This section outlines the additional permits required for the installation of building house sewers and for sidewalk and street openings. The Department of Environmental Protection enforces permits for sewer connections, while the Department of Transportation oversees permits for sidewalk and street openings. Applies to building owners undertaking construction or alterations involving sewer connections.

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§ 27-909 Permits.

AC § 27-909

In addition to the permits required under provisions of subchapter one of this chapter, the following permits shall also be required.

(a)Permits for the installation of the building house sewer from the street line to, and including, the spur connection at the street sewer shall be obtained from the department of environmental protection, except that, in conjunction with the issuance of a permit for the construction or alteration of a structure within the curbline, the commissioner may issue a permit for connection with a sewer or drain.

(b)Permits for sidewalk and street openings shall be obtained from the department of transportation. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1996/065.

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