Please be advised that the New York City Fire Department is in the process of revising certain Certificate of Fitness Exams. A new study guide is available for the S-12, Supervision of Citywide Sprinkler Systems. The FDNY has also created an S-15 exam. This exam combines the S-12 certificate of fitness for citywide sprinkler systems […]
The DOB NOW Build launch on July 25th will only include sprinkler and plumbing filings, therefore the Department of Buildings offers the following information for the filing of combined systems: For combined systems, the plumbing and/or sprinkler work type may be filed in DOB NOW and the associated standpipe work type could be filed in
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DOB NOW: Build is launching July 25, 2016 for plumbing and sprinkler job filings. The DOB has added additional information sessions for the industry to learn how to utilize DOB NOW Build. Download the DOB Now Build Industry Info Sessions PDF to learn more. Advanced registration is required. It is highly recommended that you attend
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New Checklists for Bidding Work Under UA Residential Agreements – (4/8/2016) 1. Familiarize yourself with BOTH Residential Agreements (Attachment #1 & Attachment #2) 2. Contact Local 638 Business Agent assigned to project’s area to confirm details (Attachment #3) 3. Complete entire UA Residential Intent to Use form (Attachment #4) 4. Access NYC Dept. of Buildings’
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The Mechanical Contractors Association of New York (MCA) announced it has raised $34,000 for the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, which provides crucial support for research, education, and prevention, as well as medical care for burn victims. At its November membership meeting, MCA President Michael Russo, Board member Timothy Bowe, and Steamfitting Industry Promotion
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January is a time when high school seniors begin to apply for college. As parents consider their options, their children’s safety is of the highest priority. Regional colleges and universities prioritizing the fire safety of New York’s 1.2 million college students and faculty should be commended. Fordham, New York University, Columbia, Cornell and St. John’s
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Tony Saporito of the MCA of New York, Inc and Stewart O’Brien of the Plumbing Foundation of NY have co-authored a piece entitled A Dangerous Lower Standard for the Commercial Observer detailing the associations’ efforts on behalf of licensed construction in the Fire Suppression and Plumbing industries. Recent code interpretations by the NYC Dept. of
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We are pleased to announce that Local 638 and MCA have signed two new Supplements to the United Association National Agreement for Residential Construction. One covers up to 12 Stories and 200,000 square feet and one covers up to 30 stories residential and up to 40 stories hospitality and 300,000 square feet. Local 638 will
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We are proud to announce the 2014-2017 TRADE AGREEMENT Between ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION LOCAL UNION 638. Steam, Hot Water, Hydraulic, Sprinkler, Pneumatic Tube, Ice Machine and General Pipe Fitters of New York and Vicinity, Local Union No. 638 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United
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The following article entitled “New York leads the way in high rise fire safety” appeared in the January 21, 2013 issue of the New York Daily News. Forty years ago this month, New York City implemented one of the most important pieces of legislation in building safety history. Local Law 5, passed on Jan. 18,
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