: RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, REAL ESTATE OFFICES, CONSTRUCTION SITES

1. REVIEW INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR CONSTRUCTIONACTIVITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FORM

§  SCROLL ALL THE WAY TO LAST PAGE OF FORM,

§  CLICK ON BUSINESS AFFIRMATION LINK,

§  FILL IN BUSINESS AFFIRMATION FORM (WATCH STEP 2 VIDEO WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FILL IN BUSINESS AFFIRMATION FORM)

§  PRINT OUT BUSINESS AFFIRMATION PAGE 

    – AFTER YOU PRINT BUSINESS AFFIRMATION PAGE, DISPLAY IT AT JOB SITE IN A FRAME – BUY FRAME HERE  

2. FILL IN BUSINESS REOPENING SAFETY PLAN – FILL IN TEMPLATE OR CREATE YOUR OWN 

• WATCH STEP 3 VIDEO WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FILL IN SAFETY PLAN TEMPLATE
•  PRINT OUT COMPLETED SAFETY PLAN+DISPLAY IT AT JOB SITE IN A FRAME – BUY SAFETY PLAN DISPLAY FRAME HERE 

    

    3. POST SOCIAL DISTANCING MARKERS USING TAPE OR SIGNS THAT DENOTE 6FT OF SPACING IN COMMONLY USED AREAS – CLICK TO BUY SIGNS 

    

    4.KEEP OCCUPANCY AT 50% CAPACITY FOR TIGHTLY CONFINED SPACES SUCH AS ELEVATORS AND HOISTS: SIGNS MUST BE POSTED WITHIN THE CAB AND AT EACH LANDING BUY MAXIMUM CAPACITY SIGN HERE 

              5. ESTABLISH DESIGNATED AREA FOR PICKUPS & DELIVERIES AND POST A SIGN

6. POST A SITE CLEANING LOG FRAME: BUY CLEANING LOG HERE

7.      POST DOB COVID-19 SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT JOB SITE – CLICK TO BUY (PROPER HYGENE, SOCIAL DISTANCING, PPE USE, CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PROTOCOLS)

8. POST HAND HYGIENE STATION SIGN THROUGHOUT JOB SITE

9. POST A SITE VISITOR LOG

10.      JOB SITE COVID-19 COORDINATOR – PURCHASE SITE COVID 19 COORDINATOR FRAME

DOB SITE INSPECTION CHECKLIST NYC CONSTRUCTION

DOB INSPECTION CHECKLIST – DOB WILL BE CHECKING ALL CONSTRUCTION SITES FOR THE FOLLOWING 

AND STARTING JULY 7^TH, VIOLATIONS AND STOP WORK ORDERS WILL BE ISSUED FOR NON-COMPLIANCE 

STOP WORK ORDERS AND SUMMONSES WITH ACCOMPANYING CIVIL PENALTIES OF UP TO $5,000 FOR EACH OFFENSE.  SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS WILL CARRY A PENALTY OF $10,000.

1. ENSURE 6 FEET OF DISTANCE BETWEEN PERSONNEL, UNLESS SAFETY OR CORE FUNCTION OF THE WORK ACTIVITY REQUIRES A SHORTER DISTANCE. – CLICK TO BUY SOCIAL DISTANCING STICKERS TO TAPE ON FLOOR

2. ALL PERSONNEL AND VISITORS TO CONSTRUCTION SITES MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR TASK,UNLESS MEDICALLY UNABLE TO DO SO. – CLICK HERE TOBUY WEAR A MASK STICKER

3. ALL TIGHTLY CONFINED SPACES (E.G., ELEVATORS, HOISTS) MUST BE OCCUPIED BY 50% MAXIMUM ALLOWED NUMBER OF PEOPLE.

• 50% CAPACITY SIGN MUST BE POSTED WITHIN THE CAB AND AT EACH LANDING 

4. A SITE SAFETY MONITOR MUST BE DESIGNATED WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE CONTINUOUS COMPLIANCE WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE SITE SAFETY PLAN

5. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE IS POSTED THROUGHOUT THE SITE TO REMIND PERSONNEL TO ADHERE TO PROPER HAND HYGIENE, PHYSICAL DISTANCING RULES, APPROPRIATE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PROTOCOLS. CLICK HERE TO BUY COVID19 DOB SITE SIGN

6. SAFETY PLAN(S) ARE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED ON SITE AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SUBMITTED STATE AFFIRMATION

7. A COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES, VISITORS, AND CLIENTS IS AVAILABLE AT THE SITE

8. A CONTINUOUS LOG OF EVERY PERSON WHO MAY HAVE HAD CLOSE CONTACT WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS AT THE WORK SITE OR AREA IS KEPT AT THE SITE

9. THERE ARE HAND HYGIENE STATIONS AVAILABLE ON SITE AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO WORKERS. BUY

10. A CLEANING AND DISINFECTION LOG IS PRESENT AT THE SITE WITH MINIMUM DAILY ENTRIES.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT OWNERS AND CONTRACTORS REVIEW THE NYC HEALTH DEPARTMENT FAQ“REOPENING NEW YORK CITY: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT THE CONSTRUCTIONS BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW. BEST PRACTICES THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED BY EMPLOYERS AT THEIR CONSTRUCTION SITES.

 

DURING THE FIRST 30 DAYS (STARTING JUNE 7^TH) OF CONSTRUCTION RESUMING, THE DEPARTMENT WILL FOCUS ON EDUCATION TO HELP THE INDUSTRY LEARN HOW TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES. INITIAL DOB VIOLATIONS ISSUED DURING THESE FIRST 30 DAYS CARRY NO FINANCIAL PENALTY. FOLLOWING THIS PERIOD, VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN FINANCIAL PENALTIES AND FURTHER NONCOMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN STOP WORK ORDERS AND SUMMONSES WITH ACCOMPANYING CIVIL PENALTIES OF UP TO $5,000 FOR EACH OFFENSE.  SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS WILL CARRY A PENALTY OF $10,000.

ANY VIOLATION OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, OR OTHER NEW YORK STATE OR NEW YORK CITY MANDATES, IS SUBJECT TO ENFORCEMENT INCLUDING ISSUANCE OF VIOLATIONS AND ASSOCIATED PENALTIES.

CLICK ON EACH LINK BELOW TO OPEN DOCUMENT

CONSTRUCTION SITES COVID-19 COVID19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

COVID-19: RESTART Guidance for Businesses - CLICK

WHAT COMMERCIAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT NEEDS TO KNOW

WHAT REAL ESTATE SERVICES NEED TO KNOW

DOB MEMO TO CONTRACTORS REGARDING PHASE 1 REOPENING 

WHAT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEEDS TO KNOW

SAMPLE COVID-19 SYMPTOM SCREENING TOOL

COVID-19 FACE COVERINGS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I DETERMINE HOW MANY WORKERS CAN OCCUPY A HOIST OR ELEVATOR?

hoists and elevators can operate at 50% capacity. in the event a hoist or elevator lists its maximum capacity by weight, contact the hoist or elevator applicant, if applicable, for the information. if there is no applicant (e.g. where using an existing building elevator as part of unrelated work) divide the total weight by half and divide again by 200 to determine the number of occupants who can use the hoist or elevator at one time.

WHERE ARE SAFETY PLANS TO BE POSTED?

Safety Plans should be posted at all points of egress from the construction site.

WHAT IF I’M A CONTRACTOR PERFORMING WORK THAT DOESN’T REQUIRE A PERMIT (E.G. REROOFING), DO I NEED A SAFETY PLAN?

Yes, as an employer in the construction industry intending to resume work you need to have read and submitted an affirmation that you understand your obligation to operate in accordance with NYS DOH interim construction guidance. Additionally, you must have a safety plan for all of your actively working construction sites regardless of whether a permit from DOB is required.

AS PART OF THE SAFETY PLAN, WHAT SHOULD MY SCREENING LOG INCLUDE?

Screening logs must include a daily accounting of each employee and visitor, and a record of the answers to their screening questions having been reviewed. Keeping records of employee health data (e.g. temperature data) is prohibited. General contractors or other permit holders can reference subcontractors in their screening logs if they so choose.

FOR HOW LONG A PERIOD TIME ARE THE SAFETY PLAN AND ASSOCIATED LOGS TO BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION?

The Safety Plan and associated logs should be maintained and available for inspection until such requirement is rescinded.

SHOULD EMPLOYERS NOTIFY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS IF AN EMPLOYEE TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?

Yes. State guidance requires employers to notify public health officials if they learn of an employee who is a confirmed or suspected case. If employers which to report directly to public health authorities, they can email the New York City Test and Trace Corps at CovidEmployerReport@nychhc.org. Please note that the NYC Test and Trace program will only follow up on confirmed cases and will not reply to reports received through this email. New York City is performing contact tracing based on confirmed cases reported through a robustelectronic laboratory reporting system.

ARE DOB INSPECTORS AND OTHER FIELD STAFF SUBJECT TO SCREENING AT CONSTRUCTION SITES IN THE MANNER REQUIRED IN THE GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS?

As city employees performing essential regulatory duties, all DOB inspectors and field staff are required to wear face coverings when visiting sites. Inspectors and other field staff who visit construction sites self-monitor for any COVID-19 symptom. As such, inspectors and field staff are not subject to screening and must be permitted access to a construction site. Failure to provide access will result in the issuance of a Stop Work Order.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE DOB’S GUIDANCE?

For thirty days beginning June 8, 2020, violations will carry no monetary penalty. After thirty days, violations will carry an initial penalty of $5,000 and may result in the issuance of a Stop Work Order. Subsequent violations will carry a penalty of $10,000.

FOR HOW LONG WILL THIS GUIDANCE BE IN EFFECT?

The guidance remains in effect until the State rescinds or amends its Executive Order and related guidance.

STEP 1: REVIEW OF THE INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY (YOU MUST REVIEW DOCUMENT AND AFFIRM YOU REVIEWED IT)

   

STEP 2:  HOW TO COMPLETE THE BUSINESS AFFIRMATION PAGE

      

STEP 3: HOW TO COMPLETE THE BUSINESS SAFETY PLAN AND WHAT SIGNS DO YOU NEED TO POST AT CONSTRUCTION JOB SITE