Demolition (BC 3306)
NYC Building Code § BC 3306
NYC Building Code § BC 3306 ("Demolition," Chapter 33 of the 2022 Building Code) sets safety requirements for demolition operations, including a safety zone for mechanical exterior demolition using other than handheld devices that must equal at least one-half the height of the building at any stage of demolition (3306.2.2), protection of pedestrians and adjoining property before demolition begins (3306.2), and discontinuance and capping of utility service connections with utility-company certifications filed with the department prior to removal. Site safety manager/coordinator and site safety plan requirements for demolition of a major building are imposed separately under § BC 3310, not § BC 3306.
Who must comply
Other DOB regulations
Special Inspectors & Special Inspection Agencies
1 RCNY § 101-06
OTCR Material Approval
1 RCNY § 101-12
ADA Title III (2010 Standards)
Americans with Disabilities Act Title III, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.; 28 C.F.R. Part 36 (2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design)
LL157 Natural Gas Detectors
Local Law 157 of 2016, as amended by Local Law 102 of 2025 (Int. 1281-2025); NYC Admin. Code §28-315.2.4 / §27-2045 — natural gas detecting devices
Office Sprinkler Retrofit (LL26/2004)
Local Law 26 of 2004 (amending NYC Administrative Code / NYC Building Code)
LL26/04 High-Rise Office Sprinklers
Local Law 26 of 2004 (NYC Admin. Code 28-315.2 et seq.)
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