The definition of a major building, according to the New York City DOB will change in December of 2024. This may seem like quite a ways off. But when you consider the effect of needing an increased number of SSM’s and SSC’s on more projects, the industry just can’t prepare too soon. This Safety Week, take a look at Local Law 147-2021 and consider how it may affect your projects…
The existing code defined a major building as being 10 stories/125 feet or greater, or with a building footprint of 100K square feet or greater. The revised code will reduce the height of a major building to 7 stories/75 feet or greater. By changing the definition of a major building, a greater number of jobs will now require a site safety manager or site safety coordinator. The change will not become effective until 12-11-2024. Prior to the change, new buildings from 7 to 9 stories, for example, only required a registered construction superintendent. This change, combined with a change in the construction superintendent regulations (eliminating the exemption for construction superintendent on major buildings requiring an SSM/SSC) means that a major new building (7 stories/75 feet or greater) will require both a registered construction superintendent and a site safety manager or coordinator.
NYC BC, Chapter 2, Section 202
You can read Local Law 147-2021 in full here…
Should you have any questions about these safety code changes, give us a call at 212-736-6900 or email us at: info@crsafetygroup.com
You can find the Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction OR Demolition General Section here…
You can find Local Law 126, authorizing the revisions of these building codes here…
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