Registered users of DOB NOW: Inspections can now bring a USB drive to any Borough Office and upload files to the system for inspection requests, certification of objections, and self-certifications. Through in-Borough support kiosks, registered users will have the ability to upload files to DOB. NOW: Inspections for all of their inspection requests. In each […]
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As per a New York City Department of Buildings Service Notice dated May 2017, the After Hours Variance form (PW5) has been revised with a new statement and signature section. Effective, June 1, 2017 only the updated AHV (PW5) application form will be accepted at Borough Offices for manually filed Fee Exempt jobs.
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The 2018 Golf Outing has sold out in RECORD TIME! A waitlist is available for those who were not able to register in time. You can still support the FDNY, our selected Charity, with flag and tee sponsorships. Please contact Nicole at ndevis@nymca.org for more information.
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The MCA held its 10th Foreman Training this January. Twenty-five lucky students were granted the opportunity to learn the best skills and advice first-hand from or Industry’s finest.
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The Department of Buildings recently issued three Buildings Bulletins relevant to our industry. The first, Buildings Bulletin bb_2017-009, supersedes bb_2012-009 and clarifies the requirements for sprinkler and standpipe systems in existing buildings undergoing alteration, including compartmentation requirements and FDNY notifications. The second, Buildings Bulletin bb_2017-017, explains the reporting and extension application process to comply with
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On February 26, 2018, the New York Fire Sprinkler Council testified at a New York City Council Joint Oversight Hearing held by the Housing & Buildings and Fire & Emergency Management committees regarding the recent residential fires that have taken place in New York City. This was the first hearing regarding fire safety held in
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Published in NFPA Following deadly year, New York continues to underscore its home fire problem. Is your state doing the same? By Fred Durso January 19, 2018 We recently published commentary from Jerry DeLuca, a New York safety advocate, about two home fires in two days that killed eight people in his state. Other advocates
The MCA – Local 638 Steamfitters CBA, effective July 17, 2017 – June 30, 2020, has been finalized. Please contact Shane (shane@nymca.org) or Mischa (mischa@nymca.org) for a PDF version. Agreement books will be printed and mailed when ready. Thank you for your patience. The PDF version of the MSCA – Local 638 Metal Trades Branch
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The MCA held its regular Membership Meeting on Tuesday, November 21st at the LaGuardia Marriott. Following a cocktail hour, the contractors and associate members were given a brief update on the latest safety developments in our industry. James Hunt, Safety Manager at Durr Mechanical Construction discussed the new OSHA Silica Standard in effect as well
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The MCA of NY will be holding its Annual Holiday Luncheon for members on December 12th. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Mischa Victor, mischa@nymca.org.
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