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- Substituted by A2409
- Ordered to third reading cal.1830
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to cities
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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
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robert J. Rodriguez
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BILL NUMBER:S5369 Revised 06/17/15
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 NYCHA developments from becoming a permanent fixture, disconnected from realistic construction schedules.
Summary of provisions
No scaffolding permit shall be renewed by the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings except for an "ongoing construction project." "Ongoing construction project" is defined as a situation where 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 New York City Housing Authority had 40.1 miles of sheds and scaffolds across their 334 developments in New York City. These temporary scaffolds, which are frequently installed when brickwork is being completed on the outside of the structures, have unfortunately become permanent problems. In many cases the scaffolding remains while construction 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 scaffolding can serve as a collection site for trash, 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 the buildings, blocking sunlight and attracting drug and other illicit activity. This bill seeks to reduce the amount of time these scaffolds can sit idle, while also allowing for realistic construction and weather-related delays.
Fiscal impact
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall become law
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