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Relates to conditions for granting scaffolding permit renewals on construction projects involving public housing provided by the New York city housing authority
In Assembly Committee · Housing · Sponsor Robert J. Rodriguez
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BILL NUMBER:S7949
Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to scaffolding permit renewals
Purpose: To prevent building scaffolding in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments from becoming a permanent fixture and perpetual presence-disconnected from realistic construction schedules.
Summary of Provisions: This legislation provides that no scaffolding permit shall be renewed by the NYCHA Commissioner except for those associated with an "ongoing construction project."
"Ongoing construction project" is defined as a situation characterized by the following conditions: persons employed in construction work are utilizing such scaffolding at least two days a week, or have utilized such scaffolding for at least two days per week at any time over the course of six months immediately preceding a request to renew a scaffolding permit.
Justification: As of 2013, the NYCHA had 40.1 miles of sidewalk sheds and associated scaffolds across their 334 developments in New York City. These temporary scaffolds, which are frequently installed when brickwork is pending or being completed on the outside of the structures, have unfortunately become permanent presences and real problems. In many cases the scaffolding remains while construction is pending, has been halted, or after it has finished completely. At the Butler Houses in the Bronx, scaffolding remained in place for five years, and dozens of other locations have had scaffolding in place for up to four years.
This permanent scaffolding has caused a multitude of public health and safety issues. The perma-scaffolding serves as a collection site for trash and debris, has attracted rodents, and has been shown to fail in extreme weather situations. Beyond these issues, permanent scaffolding can dramatically impact the quality of life of the tenants in their homes, blocking sunlight, hampering safe egress, and incentivizing illicit and illegal activity. This bill seeks to reduce the amount of time these scaffolds can sit idle, while also allowing for realistic construction timetables including accounting for weather-related delays.
Legislative History: New Bill
Fiscal Impact: Minor, if any at all.
Effective Date: The thirtieth day after it shall become law
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