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What is NYC AC § 28-105.2?

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This section classifies various types of work permits required under the NYC construction code. Categories include new building permits, alteration permits, plumbing permits, and more, each serving specific construction-related activities. Applies to building owners seeking to understand the classification of necessary permits for construction projects.

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§ 28-105.2 Classification of work permits.

AC § 28-105.2

For the purposes of this code, work permits shall be classified as follows: 1. New building permits: for the construction of new buildings, including as provided for in section 28-101.4.5.

2.Alteration permits: for the alteration of buildings or structures, including new and existing sign structures and partial demolition in conjunction with such building or structure.

3.Foundation and earthwork permits: for the construction or alteration of foundations, including earthwork, excavation, fill, and foundation insulation.

4.Earthwork permits: for work solely involving earthwork, excavation, or fill operations.

5.Full demolition permits: for the full demolition and removal of buildings or structures.

6.Plumbing permits: for the installation or alteration of plumbing and plumbing systems, including gas piping. Such permits shall include permits for limited plumbing alterations.

7.Sign permits: for the erection, installation, display or alteration of signs.

8.Service equipment permits: for the installation or alteration of service equipment, including but not limited to air conditioning and ventilating systems, boilers, elevators, escalators, moving walkways, dumbwaiters, mobile boilers and mobile oil tanks. Such permits shall include permits for limited oil-burning appliance alterations.

9.Temporary construction installation permits: for the erection, installation and use of temporary construction installations to facilitate construction and/or safety during construction, including but not limited to temporary fences, railings, catch platforms, over-the-sidewalk chutes, footbridges, sidewalk sheds, and scaffolds.

10.Fire protection and suppression system permits: for the installation and alteration of fire protection and suppression systems, including sprinkler systems and standpipe systems. Such permits shall include permits for limited sprinkler alterations and limited standpipe alterations.

11.Crane and derrick permits: for the use of power-operated cranes and derricks during construction.

12.Temporary structure permits and temporary use authorizations: for temporary structures and uses, see article 111.

13.Electrical permits: for electrical work other than low voltage electrical work. Such permits shall include permits for minor electrical work. (Am. L.L. 2018/195, 12/1/2018, eff. 5/30/2019; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023; Am. L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2011/001, L.L. 2018/195, L.L. 2021/126, L.L. 2023/077, and L.L. 2024/128.

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