FROM NYC DOB:
In accordance with State Executive Order 202.6 and the subsequent Empire State Development Corporation guidance, all non-essential construction is suspended for the duration of this state of emergency.
Below you will find the following:
- A Service Notice which provides general information pertinent to this suspension of non-essential construction.
- A Buildings Bulletin which provides direction on safely securing and monitoring your construction sites while non-essential construction is suspended.
- A document which provides guidance on distinguishing between essential and non-essential construction.
Additional guidance in the form of an FAQ is forthcoming.
The Department will regularly inspect all construction sites to ensure compliance with the State Executive Order and ESDC guidance.
Beginning
tomorrow
, non-compliance will result in the issuance of a violation carrying a $5,000 penalty.
Thank you to those who notified the Department of construction site closures. With this suspension of non-essential construction in place you can now discontinue this practice.
