New York City Department of Buildings
The Department promotes worker and public safety through its review and approval of building plans, permitting and licensing functions, and inspections.
At Durnan Insurance Services, we are committed to keeping our members in Construction Safety Group #564 informed and up-to-date on the latest industry regulations and safety guidelines. Whether you’re navigating local laws or seeking updated resources, we have the tools you need to stay compliant and protect your team. Explore the helpful links below, including important revisions to New York construction laws, OSHA guidance.
The Department promotes worker and public safety through its review and approval of building plans, permitting and licensing functions, and inspections.
Take a look at the 2014 Construction Code: Chapter 33 Key Revisions PDF for the most up to date information from Engineering and Safety Operations
Learn about the local law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of buildings to report on all construction incidents that result in an injury or fatality.
This law mandates safety training through OSHA-certified courses and provides guidelines for issuing Site Safety Training (SST) cards. The law is aimed at increasing safety on construction sites and reducing accidents through standardized training protocols.
The Site Safety Training (SST) page outlines the mandatory safety training requirements for construction workers and supervisors in New York City, as mandated by Local Law 196 of 2017.
The OSHA Report a Fatality or Severe Injury page outlines how employers must report workplace fatalities or severe injuries, such as hospitalizations, amputations, or eye loss. Fatalities must be reported within 8 hours, and severe injuries within 24 hours.