Mayor Adams Unveils new Guidelines to Allow Responsible Drone Usage in New York City

New Rules Create Permitting Process for Use of Drones.

The rules apply to building inspections, infrastructure inspections, and capital project planning. Additionally, the rules ensure that proper safeguards are in place to protect the safety and privacy of all New Yorkers.

“Drones are going to allow us to make facade inspections faster and safer, help us inspect and maintain our bridges, tunnels, and critical infrastructure,” said Mayor Adams.

Under the new rules, individuals and entities will be required to apply for a permit to legally take-off or land a drone or any other kind of unmanned aircraft in New York City. 

TENANT PROTECTION PLAN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHEN IS A TPP REQUIRED?

If the owner section of the application (PI) indicates that there are occupied dwelling units in the building, then a TPP is required, except for Alt-CO subsequent filings where the TPP is approved on the initial filing.

ON A SITE WHERE THE WORK INVOLVED DOES NOT AFFECT TENANTS, IS THERE A WAY TO WAIVE TPP?

If the owner section of the application (PI) indicates that there are occupied dwelling units in the building, then a TPP is required. The TPP cannot be waived if there are occupied dwelling units.

DO I NEED TO SUBMIT PLANS OR DOCUMENTS

WITH THE TPP REQUEST?

The only document that is required is a DPL-1 form if the applicant of the

TPP request is different from the applicant on the job filing (PW1).

WHEN CAN I REQUEST A TPP?

Currently, the TP review request can only be created and submitted after the job filing is approved. The TPP must be approved before a work permit can be requested

CAN THE TPP APPLICANT OF RECORD PERFORM THE TENANT PROTECTION COMPLIANCE SPECIAL INSPECTION?

Section 28-120.1 of the New York City Administrative Code requires the registered design professional preparing the tenant protection plan to be retained by the General Contractor. Section 1704.1.1.2 of the Building Code requires the Special Inspection Agency and inspectors to be independent of the contractor responsible for the work. Therefore, the RDP preparing the TPP is not permitted to be the Special Inspector.

4-HOUR FLAGPERSON TRAINING

This course trains all individuals in safe flagging techniques specific to New York regulations. The topics discussed in this course involve a thorough understanding of flagging procedures, proper use of required equipment, review of flagging skills from hands-on training and classroom activities, and coordinating traffic movement through the work zone.

Saturday, July 22, 2023

8:00am-12:00pm

Saturday, July 22, 2023

12:00pm-4:00pm

(SPANISH CLASS)

49 West 38th Street, 10th FL

NY NY 10018

8-Hour Hoisting Machine Operator Refresher

Wednesday, August 2nd and Thursday, August 3rd
4:00pm – 8:00pm
49 West 38th Street,10th Floor, New York NY 10018
This course is required to renew a Hoisting Machine Operator’s License. It must be completed within one-year of a license renewal.
Topics include, but not limited to: 
Crane and hoisting machine accidents.
Inspection of machinery and ropes.Maintenance and repair of machinery and ropes.
Reading plans.Crane and hoisting machine setup.Operating cranes and hoisting machinery.
Signaling and communication.Lifting loads.Operational aids and safety devices.
Complimentary application assistance available to all of our students!