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C of O Updates

This month, we have two important updates for the C of O process.

The first deals with the issuance of a TCO based on a site’s Fire Protection Plan. Historically, the DOB would accept a disapproved Fire Protection Filing to fulfill construction sign off necessary to obtain a TCO. Now, the DOB will no longer accept a disapproved Fire Protection Plan. In order to obtain construction sign-off, the Fire Protection Plan must now be approved.

The second update involves the process for updating construction sign-offs which has changed dramatically. In the last month, the Construction Division of the DOB has added a requirement to the sign-off process.

Now, all inspections require a complete, approved set of plans before the inspection can proceed. Furthermore, this applies to re-inspections where plans weren’t typically required.
This may be particularly troublesome for old buildings, where the last approved plans may be difficult to locate. To make matters worse, a violation may be issued if these plans are not presented.

Posted By Brian Lafferty

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