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What is NYC AC § 28-105.11?

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This section mandates that a building permit or its copy be displayed in a conspicuous location at the work site, visible to the public for the duration of the work. The permit must indicate if any dwelling units will be occupied during the work. Applies to building owners conducting construction or equipment operation.

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§ 28-105.11 Posting of permit.

AC § 28-105.11

The building permit or copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the work site, visible to the public for the duration of the work or the use and operation of the equipment, or until the expiration of the permit. No such permit shall be posted or displayed at any location other than the location of the premises or equipment for which the permit was issued. Where the permit is exposed to the weather, it shall be laminated or encased in a plastic covering to protect it from the elements. The permit shall identify whether any dwelling unit within such building will be occupied during the work. If dwelling units within such building will be occupied during the work, the permit shall indicate the total number of dwelling units that will be occupied. Exception: Where a project information panel is required by section 3301.9.1 of the New York city building code, the permit shall be posted in accordance with such section, and no other permits shall be posted in any location readily visible to the public, except as provided in section 3301.9.5 of the New York city building code. (Am. L.L. 2017/158, 8/30/2017, eff. 8/30/2018)

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