Department of Buildings report containing findings and recommendations regarding the World Trade Center site.
NYC-WTC_000166488–000166533Folder label: “NYC DOB WTC Building Code Task Force Findings and Recomendations - Feb. 2003”
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I 4.5 DOB Operations I The Operations Working Group played a dual role. It considered study issues regarding internal DOB operations and lent guidance to other groups drafting recommendations and proposals, in particular advising them on the appropriate implementation vehicle and timeline to get the greatest benefit from proposals for possible code changes. The issues of most interest to this group were: • Utilization of a regularly updated model code • Compliance with NYC Building Code of all buildings in New York City
4.5.1 Utilize Regularly Updated Model Code In November 2002, Mayor Bloomberg announced the formation of a commission to study the feasibility of adopting a national model code. The Commission, formed in cooperation with the City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings and chaired by the Department of Buildings Commissioner is required to make a report by the beginning of April. The Task Force recommends awaiting the recommendation of the Mayoral Commission on adoption of national model code and incorporating Task Force ■ recommendations into any locally specific modifications.
Recommendation 20. Wait for the recommendation of Mayoral Commission on adoption of national model code and incorporate Task Force recommendations into any locally specific modifications.
4.5.2 Complianoe with NYC Building Code While not necessarily required to comply with NYC Building Code, buildings within New York City geographical boundaries such as diplomatic missions, federal government buildings and those of other quasi- governmental authorities, should ensure that their facilities meet NYC Code requirements. This can be accomplished through a memorandum of understanding or other types. of inter-governmental collaboration.
Recommendation 21. Encourage buildings within NYC geographic boundaries and subject to other jurisdictional authority to comply with NYC Building Code through collaborative agreements.
February 2003 WTC Building Code Task Force Page 27 Findings and Recommendations
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