Legislation For Construction In Bronx
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Ing to the NYC Noise Code, music from commercial venues must not exceed 42 decibels as measured within a nearby residence. It also must not exceed 7 decibels over the ambient sound level during quiet hours, as measured on a nearby street or public area within 15 feet from the source.
DOB enforces the City's Building Code, Electrical Code, Zoning Resolution, New York State Labor Law and New York State Multiple Dwelling Law.
You are allowed to conduct construction on your property between 7am and 6pm on weekdays. At all other times, including anytime on the weekends, you must apply for after-hours authorization.
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.
On weekdays between 8 AM and 7 PM, or sunset (whichever is later) On weekends and New York State and Federal Holidays between 9 AM and 6 PM or sunset (whichever is later)
You are allowed to conduct construction on your property between 7am and 6pm on weekdays. At all other times, including anytime on the weekends, you must apply for after-hours authorization.
Construction noise is covered by Chapter 12.08. 440 in Title 12 of the County Codes. Most construction must take place between a.m. and p.m. during normal weekdays. However, emergency repairs may be performed as necessary.
Residential Construction is allowed between 7 AM and 6 PM on weekdays. Alterations or repairs to existing one-family or two-family, owner-occupied dwellings, convents or rectories may also be performed on Saturdays and Sundays between AM and PM.
To file a complaint against a Code Enforcement Official or a Building Safety Inspector you may utilize the CEO/BSI Complaint Form to allege that a CEO or a BSI has materially failed to uphold their code enforcement duties as a CEO or BSI. (These items are described in 19 NYCRR Section 1208-6.2).
The New York State Building Code 2020 is based on the International Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018) with amendments and additions.
