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Title 1: Department of Buildings
Chapter 1: Material and Equipment Application Procedures [Repealed]
Chapter 2: Boiler Inspections [Repealed]
Chapter 3: Vacant and Unguarded Buildings
Chapter 4: Certificates of Occupancy, Live Loads and Occupancy Loads
Chapter 5: Concrete
Chapter 6: Cranes [Repealed]
Chapter 7: Installation and Maintenance of Vent Damper Devices in Existing Boilers and Furnaces [Repealed]
Chapter 8: Demolition [Repealed]
Chapter 9: Rigging Operations [Repealed]
Chapter 10: Drums for Derrick Load and Boom Hoists
Chapter 11: Elevators, Escalators, Personnel Hoists and Moving Walks
Chapter 12: Emergency Power Systems [Repealed]
Chapter 13: Adjudications [Repealed]
Chapter 14: Fees [Repealed]
Chapter 15: Fire Protection
Chapter 16: Inspection of Existing Structures During Construction Operations
Chapter 17: Testing Laboratories and Testing Services
Chapter 18: Resistance to Progressive Collapse Under Extreme Local Loads
Chapter 19: Master Plumbers and Licensed Fire Suppression Piping Contractors
Chapter 20: Piping Systems
Chapter 21: Plans
Chapter 22: Pressure Tanks
Chapter 23: Noncommercial Greenhouses
Chapter 24: Refuse Chutes and Refuse Rooms
Chapter 25: Climber and Tower Crane Riggers [Repealed]
Chapter 26: Safety of Public and Property During Construction Operations. [Repealed]
Chapter 27: Signs
Chapter 28: Smoke Detecting Devices and Systems and Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devices and Systems [Repealed]
Chapter 29: Sprinkler Systems
Chapter 30: Storage of Certain Waste Materials
Chapter 31: Suspension, Revocation Or Limitation of Registration [Repealed]
Chapter 32: Walls [Repealed]
Chapter 33: Exemptions from Civil Penalties [Repealed]
Chapter 34: Electrical Code Rules
Chapter 35: Electrical Inspection
Chapter 36: Electrical Contractors
Chapter 37: Reference Standards [Repealed]
Chapter 38: Ventilation
Chapter 39: Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers
Chapter 40: Installation and Maintenance of Gas-Fueled Water and Space Heaters in All Portions of Dwellings Used or Occupied for Living Purposes
Chapter 41: Venting of Gas Water Heaters and Other Gas Appliances In Multiple Dwellings
Chapter 42: Entrance Doors, Locks and Intercommunication Systems
Chapter 43: Installation of Security Items in Multiple Dwellings
Chapter 44: Exemptions from Filing Requirements [Repealed]
Chapter 45: Building Permit Application Procedures
Chapter 46: Authorized Representatives
Chapter 47: Licensed Oil-Burning Equipment Installers
Chapter 48: Construction Superintendents [Repealed]
Chapter 49: Outdoor Signs
Chapter 50: Distributed Energy Resource Standards
Chapter 51: Dormitories
Chapter 52: Notification to the Department of Commencement of Work Pursuant to an Earthwork Permit
Chapter 100: [Administration; Enforcement; Maintenance of Buildings; Licensing; Miscellaneous Provisions]
Chapter 300: Use and Occupancy Classification
Chapter 400: Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy [Repealed]
Chapter 900: Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 1000: Means of Egress
Chapter 1100: Accessibility
Chapter 3000: Elevators and Conveying Systems
Chapter 3300: Safeguards During Construction and Demolition
Chapter 3500: Referenced Standards
Chapter 3600: Appendices
Chapter 4000: Electrical Code
Chapter 5000: New York City Energy Conservation Code
Chapter 6000: Fuel Gas Code
Chapter 7000: Mechanical Code
Chapter 8000: New York City Plumbing Code
Chapter 9000: Zoning
Title 2: Board of Standards and Appeals
Title 3: Fire Department
Title 6: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Title 9: Procurement Policy Board Rules
Title 12: Franchise and Concession Review Committee
Title 15: Department of Environmental Protection
Title 16: Department of Sanitation
Title 17: Business Integrity Commission
Title 19: Department of Finance
Title 20: Tax Appeals Tribunal
Title 21: Tax Commission
Title 22: Banking Commission
Title 24: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Title 25: Department of Mental Health and Retardation [Repealed]
Title 28: Housing Preservation and Development
Title 29: Loft Board
Title 30: Rent Guidelines Board
Title 31: Mayor's Office of Homelessness and Single Room Occupancy
Title 34: Department of Transportation
Title 35: Taxi and Limousine Commission
Title 38: Police Department
Title 38-A: Civilian Complaint Review Board
Title 39: Department of Correction
Title 40: Board of Correction
Title 41: Department of Juvenile Justice
Title 42: Department of Probation
Title 43: Mayor
Title 44: Comptroller
Title 45: Borough Presidents
Title 46: Law Department
Title 47: Commission on Human Rights
Title 48: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
Title 49: Department of Records and Information Services
Title 50: Community Assistance Unit
Title 51: City Clerk
Title 52: Campaign Finance Board*
Title 53: Conflicts of Interest Board
Title 55: Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Title 56: Department of Parks and Recreation
Title 57: Art Commission
Title 58: Department of Cultural Affairs
Title 60: Civil Service Commission
Title 61: Office of Collective Bargaining
Title 62: City Planning
Title 63: Landmarks Preservation Commission
Title 66: Department of Small Business Services
Title 67: Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
Title 68: Human Resources Administration
Title 69: Department of Aging
Title 70: In Rem Foreclosure Release Board
Title 71: Voter Assistance Commission
Title 72: Office of Emergency Management
Title 73: Civic Engagement Commission
Title 74: Community Hiring
Chapter 30: Storage of Certain Waste Materials
§ 30-01 Enclosures of Premises Used for Automobile Wrecking, Storage of Scrap Metal, Junk, Scrap Paper or Rags, Storage of Lumber, and Building Material or Contractors' Yards.
   (a)   All existing or hereafter established yards or areas used for automobile wrecking, storage of scrap metal, junk, scrap paper or rags, including sorting of same, storage of lumber and other building materials, and open contractors' yards, unless the use is conducted entirely within a building enclosed on all sides, shall be completely enclosed by a solid fence or wall, of suitable uniform material and color at least eight feet high conforming to these rules, the Administrative Code and the applicable provisions of the Zoning Resolution.
   (b)   Fences or walls shall be constructed or painted uniformly with one color.
   (c)   No material or racks shall be placed outside of, nor extend above the height of, the enclosing wall or fence.
   (d)   Fences and walls shall be maintained in good condition and appearance, and weakened or broken parts shall be repaired or replaced. Where paint has peeled or weathered to disclose the material under the paint or where the paint is dirty or faded, the wall or fence shall be repainted. Paint shall cover completely the material underneath.
   (e)   Walls or fences shall not encroach upon the public street nor upon the adjoining property.
   (f)   The following establishments are exempt from the requirements of these rules:
      (1)   Electrical, glazing, heating, painting, paper hanging, plumbing, roofing, or ventilating contractors' establishments, open or enclosed with open storage limited to 5,000 square feet of lot area.
      (2)   Fuel, ice, coal, or wood sales, open or enclosed limited to 5,000 square feet of area per establishment.
§ 30-02 Open Lots Used for Storage or Sale of Motor Vehicles.
   (a)   General.
      (1)   (i)   These rules shall apply to all open premises used for the storage or sale of more than four motor vehicles except as otherwise noted, including public parking lots, motor vehicle sales lots, accessory open parking spaces, etc. hereafter established and to all such existing premises hereafter enlarged or changed in location.
         (ii)   Before any premises is occupied for the storage or sale of motor vehicles, plans or diagrams and application shall be filed with the Department of Buildings by an applicant and a Certificate of Occupancy obtained from the Department. Application shall be made on forms furnished by the Department. Such Certificate of Occupancy shall contain inter alia, the maximum number of vehicles to be accommodated and the type of vehicle (private passenger or commercial).
      (2)   An application for or including an open parking lot shall be accompanied by a plan showing:
         (i)   dimensions of the plot and its location in relation to adjoining streets;
         (ii)   any structure existing or to be erected on the plot;
         (iii)   the relative elevations of the parking area, curbs and adjoining yards or courts;
         (iv)   the nature of the walls of adjoining structures, if any, i.e., whether masonry, frame, metal, etc.;
         (v)   retaining walls to be built;
         (vi)   retaining walls and open spaces, if any, on adjoining premises;
         (vii)   existing curb cuts and fences;
         (viii)   method of providing drainage of the lot;
         (ix)   material used to surface lot;
         (x)   etc. The application shall also submit such other information as may be requested by the Commissioner.
      (3)   (i)   Construction of curb cuts and sidewalks shall comply with the provisions of § 27-558 of the Administrative Code. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued unless a drop curb permit has been obtained.
         (ii)   Curb cuts must be a minimum of five feet from the intersection of two street lines.
         (iii)   For passenger vehicles with a capacity of not more than nine persons, the minimum width of a curb cut shall be 10 feet including splays, and the minimum width of all entrances and driveways leading to parking spaces shall be eight feet. For all other motor vehicles the minimum width of all driveways shall be 10 feet.
         (iv)   No motor vehicle may be stored or parked in any location where it would obstruct a required window or required exit.
      (4)   Openings in enclosures shall be restricted to vehicular entrances and exits on the street frontages. The width of a vehicular entrance and exit shall not exceed the length of the curb cut plus eight feet on each side or 46 feet, whichever is smaller.
      (5)   (i)   Open parking lots shall be graded to conform approximately to the elevation of the abutting sidewalks and properties and shall be maintained so that no drainage will flow onto abutting sidewalks and adjoining properties. Grade separation between the parking lot and properties may be established if masonry retaining walls approved by the Commissioner are installed.
         (ii)   No resurfacing of porous surfaces shall be done which would increase the thickness to more than 1 1/2 inches after compaction. Maintenance repairs to maintain level surface or to insure adequate drainability of porous surfaces shall be preceded by breaking up and removal of existing asphaltic concrete. The Commissioner of Buildings may require suitable tests to be submitted of the materials used.
         (iii)   The entrance and exit driveways between the curb line and the open parking lot shall be paved in accordance with the provisions of § 27-558 of the Administrative Code. The width of the driveway shall be the width of the opening in the enclosure.
      (6)   A sign which does not comply with all the requirements of the Administrative Code and the Zoning Resolution shall not be erected or maintained. Signs which may be erected shall be made secure, neatly lettered and properly maintained.
      (7)   (i)   An open parking lot shall be occupied and used for the purpose stated on the Certificate of Occupancy; no other use, occupancy or service shall be conducted on the premises.
         (ii)   Space used for parking shall be entirely within the lot lines of the premises. Vehicles shall not encroach upon the sidewalks. Where a zoning restriction limits parking to a portion of the plot, the limit of the parking area shall be defined by a fence, wall milling or screening erected and maintained to the satisfaction of the Commissioner.
         (iii)   Every open parking lot shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The accumulation of rubbish or the storage of any kind of junk or waste is prohibited. Where a wood frame shelter, wood fence or railing are permitted, they shall be painted periodically in neat, workmanlike manner and shall be properly maintained.
   (b)   Additional rules to be applied where there are 10 or more motor vehicles.
      (1)   Curb cuts shall conform to the requirements of § 27-480(b), except for additional street frontage over 100 feet, there may be an additional curb cut for each 50 feet of frontage or major fraction thereof.
      (2)   (i)   The premises shall have an enclosure on all interior lot lines and on street lines consisting of a substantial woven wire fence, iron picket fence, or masonry wall. A wood fence or railing may be acceptable at the discretion of the Commissioner in sparsely settled areas or outlying sections of the City. All enclosures shall be substantial and at least four feet high but may be omitted in cases where masonry walls of adjoining buildings abut the parking space. Such fences shall be installed in a permanent manner.
         (ii)   Bumpers shall be situated not less than one foot from adjacent property liens when vehicles are parked parallel to such adjacent property lines. Bumpers shall be situated not less than four feet from adjacent property lines when parked other than parallel to such adjacent property lines.
         (iii)   A steel guard rail or other substantial barrier designed in accordance with the provisions of § 27-558(b) of the Administrative Code which will prevent any part of a vehicle from extending across a property line, may be accepted m lieu of bumpers.
      (3)   (i)   Open parking lots which are to be operated during any portion of the time from 6 p.m. through 6 a.m. shall be adequately illuminated, and the minimum illumination shall be one-tenth of one watt per square foot of parking area, distributed over the entire area. Lights shall be provided with reflectors arranged so that the illumination is directed downward and away from adjacent buildings. Floodlights may also be used where such floodlights do not project light upon adjacent or nearby property.
         (ii)   For a public parking lot, an attendant's shelter conforming to the Construction Classification I-E of § 27-271 of the Administrative Code, 100 square feet or less in area may be erected three feet from a lot line with no fire rating of the exterior walls required. Within three (3) feet, a fire resistive rating of at least two hours is required for the wall nearest the lot line.
         (iii)   Where there is an attendant's shelter, a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted and maintained under glass in the shelter and a copy of the plan or diagram approved by the Department of Buildings shall be kept on the premises. Certified, reduced size, legible copies may be used for this purpose.
      (4)   Where strict compliance with any of these rules and regulations will create unnecessary hardship or will serve no useful purpose, the Commissioner may modify any part of these rules and regulations in a specific case if, in his opinion, the public health, safety and general welfare will not be endangered thereby, and such modification is in conformity with the general purpose of these rules and regulations.
   (c)   Parking lots for four or fewer motor vehicles. Where there is hereafter established, provision for 4 or less motor vehicles, the premises shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Zoning Resolution in addition to sections of the above rules numbered (a)(1)(ii), (a)(2), (a)(3)(i), (a)(3)(ii), (a)(3)(iii), (a)(3)(iv)-(a)(5)(i), (a)(5)(ii)-(6)-(a)(7)(i), (a)(7)(ii), (a)(7)(iii)-(b)(4).
   (d)   Existing open parking lots. Existing Open Parking Lots shall comply with the condition of their prior approval and with sections of the above rules numbered (a)(3)(i), (a)(3)(iv)-(a)(4)-(a)(5)(i), (a)(5)(ii), (a)(5)(iii)-(a)(7)(ii), (a)(7)(iii)-(b)(1)-(b)(2), (b)(2)(ii), (b)(2)(iii)-(b)(3)(i)-(b)(4). Note: Before any business is conducted on any premises coming within the scope of these regulations, the person conducting or maintaining the business shall obtain such licenses as may be necessary from the Commissioner of Licenses, Department of Consumer Affairs, as required by § 20-321 of the Administrative Code. In addition to compliance with these rules, open parking lots shall comply with applicable provisions of the Zoning Resolution and such other laws as may apply. The following rules previously promulgated by the Commissioner of Buildings will be repealed:
      (1)   Public Parking Lots, filed with City Clerk October 13, 1964.
      (2)   Use of Vacant Land for Outdoor Motor Vehicle Sales Lot, filed with City Clerk April 22, 1955.
      (3)   Parking Spaces Accessory to Permissible Uses, filed with City Clerk, January 11, 1955.
      (4)   Accessory Garages and Parking Spaces for Dwellings, filed with the City Clerk January 22, 1951.
      (5)   Open Parking Lots – Proposed Rules as published in November, 1968.