Law For Construction In Bronx
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Commercial, Street, and Highway Construction is allowed on weekdays between 7 AM and 6 PM. However, emergency work necessary for public safety, or work that cannot be performed during normal work hours may occur after hours or on weekends.
A person or business must have a Home Improvement Contractor License if engaged in the construction, repair, remodeling, or addition to any land or building used as a residence.
Families still have the option to submit their applications by mail. However, mailed applications can take up to 3 weeks (or more) to process. Applicants can personally download permits themselves within 1 to 3 business days of submitting a complete application by signing in again to the new portal.
Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) to report the problem.
A New York State licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) must submit construction plans to obtain a permit. A Department plan examiner will review the plans for any legal/zoning objections. When objections are satisfied, the Department will approve the application.
In many places throughout New York, small structures like sheds don't need a permit as long as they are under a certain size (usually 100-200 square feet). However, this isn't a hard and fast rule across the state. For example, New York City requires a permit for any new building, no matter how small.
All construction workers must complete 40 hours of Construction Site Safety Training and have an SST Worker Card. All construction supervisors must complete 62 hours of SST Supervisor Training and have an SST Supervisor Card.
