N.Y.C. Admin. Code § EBC 109: Section EBC 109: Inspections

109.1 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 including, where 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 and Section 110 of the New York City Building Code, for additional provisions relating to inspections.

109.1.1 Tenant protection plan compliance inspection.

For buildings undergoing work for which a tenant protection plan is required by Section 1503, inspections shall be performed by the department to determine compliance with the tenant protection plan in accordance with Section 1503.11.

109.1.2 Architectural conditions assessment.

Where an existing building is being altered and the work area exceeds 50 percent of the floor area, the design professional of record shall perform an assessment of certain building elements within the work area to evaluate their condition. Such assessment shall be performed in accordance with Section 803.10.

109.1.3 Structural conditions assessment.

Initial and detailed conditions assessment shall be performed before and during the construction phase of the project as provided for in Section 704.

109.2 Special inspections.

Work subject to special inspection shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 17 of the New York City Building Code

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