N.Y.C. Admin. Code § BC 110: Section BC 110: Inspections

110.1 General.

Except as otherwise specified, inspections required by this code or by the department during the progress of work may be performed on behalf of the owner by approved agencies or, if applicable, by special inspectors. However, in the interest of public safety, the commissioner may direct that any of such inspections be performed by the department. All inspections shall be performed at the sole cost and expense of the owner. Refer to Article 116 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code for additional provisions relating to inspections.

110.2 Preliminary inspection.

Refer to Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.

110.3 Required progress inspections.

The inspections set forth in Sections 110.3.1 through 110.3.7 shall be made during the progress of work to verify substantial compliance with the code and with approved construction documents.

110.3.1 Footing and foundation inspection.

Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job.

110.3.2 Lowest floor elevation.

In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement (for flood zone purposes), and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation inspection report required in Item 1 of Section G107.3 of Appendix G shall be submitted to the department.

110.3.3 Structural wood frame inspection.

Inspections shall be performed for wood structural framing to determine compliance with the approved construction documents.

Exception: Prefabricated wood structural elements and assemblies subject to Section 1705.5.1 through 1705.5.3 shall not be subject to progress inspection.

110.3.4 Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection.

Fire-resistance-rated construction shall be inspected to determine compliance with the approved construction documents, including inspection of the following work:

1. Fire-resistance-rated partitions, floors, ceilings, shafts; and

2. Fire shutters.

Exception: Where the scope of work affecting an existing fire-rated wall assembly is limited to through-penetration firestopping and, in the course of work, the cutting away or removal of any part of the existing fire-resistance-rated construction becomes necessary in the general area surrounding the penetration, not to exceed 4 square feet (0.37 m

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) in any given area, the progress inspection for fire-resistance-rated construction shall not be required provided that the special inspection agency for the through-penetration firestopping special inspection verifies that the removed portion of fire-resistance-rated construction (i) is less than 4 square feet (0.37 m

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), and (ii) has been restored to its original condition.

110.3.5 Energy code compliance inspections.

Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with approved construction documents.

110.3.6 Other inspections.

In addition to the inspections specified above, the commissioner is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the department.

110.3.7 Tenant protection plan compliance inspections.

For buildings undergoing work for which a tenant protection plan is required by Article 120 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code, inspections shall be made by the department to determine compliance with the tenant protection plan.

110.4 Special inspections.

Special inspections required by this code or by the commissioner shall be performed by special inspection agencies.

110.5 Final inspection.

Refer to Article 116 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.

110.6 Issuance of certificate of compliance.

Upon satisfactory inspection of service equipment and the satisfaction of all the requirements for sign-off, the department shall issue a certificate of compliance as applicable for the following service equipment:

1. Elevators;

2. Escalators;

3. Moving walkways;

4. Heating systems; and

5. Dumbwaiters.

110.7 Approved inspection agencies.

Refer to Articles 114 and 115 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.

110.8 Inspection requests.

Refer to Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.

110.9 Satisfactory inspection report required.

Portions of work requiring inspection may be sequenced or phased to allow continuing progress of that work provided that work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive required inspection for that phase. The inspector shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or the superintendent of construction wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until corrected. The person performing the inspection shall complete a report of satisfactory inspection. Refer to Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.