NYC Administrative Code which is erected at the
demolition site. Requirements for demolition permits.
A complete
application shall be filed with the Department, along with all the necessary
reports and certifications. (2) The building or structure, or affected part
thereof, shall be vacant and unoccupied. (3) All gas, electric, water, steam or
other supply lines shall be disconnected and certifications by the respective
utility companies or agency to that effect are to be filed pursuant to
Administrative Code NYC DOB, 27-168. Where the use of electricity or water is
required during demolition, such electric or water lines as are necessary may
be maintained provided they are protected as required by the Departments of
Building and Environmental Protection; provided
further that the consent of the utility
company is filed for the maintenance of the electric service and a
certification is filed from the Bureau of Water Supply of the Department of
Environment Protection that a permit for the use of water in the demolition has
been issued.
(4) The building or structure shall be
treated effectively for the extermination of rats and a certification shall
file to that effect by a licensed exterminator or the Health Department.
(5) Where a sidewalk bridge is required a
permit for its erection shall be obtained and the sidewalk shed erected in
accordance with Administrative Code.
(7) A permit will not be issued if the
applicant demolition contractor has outstanding violations of the Building Code
on other Demolition jobs where such applicant has failed to respond to notices
of violation of an administrative tribunal issued for such Violations within
the time required by law and has failed to cure such default and/or (ii) has
failed to appear on the return date or Dates or any subsequent return date or
dates of any summonses issued in a criminal proceeding for such violations and
has failed to remedy such non-appearance and/or (iii) has failed to comply with
orders to correct such violations and/or has failed to certify such.
