Facilities Planning Newsletters
Newsletter 124 
01/28/16
Smart Schools Bond Act Funding
Carbon Monoxide Requirements
Newsletter 123 08/25/15
Potential Gap in Pocket (Stacking) Area Coverage for Certain Electrically Operated partition Safety Systems
New Cooling Tower Registration Requirements
New York State Labor Law: Mold Assessment and Remediation Requirements
Building Permits Required for Demolition
Mandated School District Health and Safety Committee
Radon and Schools
AHERA Inspections and Recordkeeping Reminders
Launching the On-Line Fire Safety Reporting System - Tips and Reminders
Facilities Planning Staff Telephone and Email
Public Libraries in New York State
Newsletter 122 07/23/15
Building Code of NYS: Carbon Monoxide Detection and Alarms in Commercial Buildings
Launching the On-Line Fire Inspection Reporting System - UPDATE
Green Ribbon Schools Award Program
AHERA Inspections and Housekeeping
Newsletter 121a 07/17/15
Special Green Ribbon Edition
- Application Cycle Open
- 2012-2014 Green Ribbon Honoree Articles
Newsletter 121 06/03/15
Smart Schools Bond Act - Update
New On-Line Fire Inspection Reporting System
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
NYS Mold Inspector Licensing, Assessment, & Remediation Law
NYS OPRHP Project Review-Based on Letter of Resolution
Discarded Computer Equipment & Fire Hazard
NYS Schools Recognized With AIA Excelsior Award
AHERA: Are Your Records Up-to-Date
Winter Weather, Concrete Heaves & Egress Issues
Fire Alarm Pull Station Protective Covers
Wicks Reform Clarification
Selling School Buildings and EXCEL Funding
Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Commercial Buildings
Newsletter 120 04/15/15
New On-Line Fire Inspection Report System
NYSDEC Regulatory Revision for Storage Tanks and Tank Operators
Protecting Vital Records from Spring Floods
Public Water System (Disruptions) in New York State
Updated Letter of Intent Forms
Newsletter 119 02/09/15
A Difficult Lesson - Not to be Repeated
Indoor Temperature Requirement Reminder
Electronics Recycling: Follow-up Reminder
Marking an Anniversary at the EPA
Sports Fields and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
New On-Line Fire Safety Report System Update
Newsletter 118 12/31/14
When is a Building Permit Required?
Annual Visual Inspection (AVI) and Building Condition Survey (BCS) Requirements
Facilities Planning Staff Change
Seasonal Reminder: Snow Loads
Electronic Project Reviews
Level 1 Alteration Project Submissions
Green Ribbon Schools Update
AHERA Short-Term Worker Notification Reminder
NYSED, NYPA, NYSERDA, and Solar Energy
The Broken Thermometer: Lessons Learned
Newsletter 117 11/06/14
Remembering East Coldenham Elementary School
Facilities Planning Staff Change
Ebola and School Facility Issues
2015 NYS Green Ribbon School Application Open
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Warning Against Use of Methanol During Clrm Demonstrations
Smart School Bond Act of 2014 Update
New On-Line Fire Safety System Preview
US EPA Energy Savings Plus Health: Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for School Building Upgrades
NYSED Email Addresses
Spontaneous Combustion: A Critical Reminder and Lessons Learned
EPA School Flag Program
Door Chocks
Newsletter 116 09/09/14
NYSED Updates
Annual Visual Inspection (AVI) and Building Condition Survey (BCS) Update
ADA and Evacuation Planning
Revised NYSED Manual of Planning Standards
Preparing for Changes to the NYSED FIre Safety System
Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 Update
National Preparedness Month
Newsletter 115 06/26/14
Certificate of Occupancy Process Changes
Updated Manual of Planning Standards Draft - Comment Reminder
Final Cost Report Due Date Issues
NYS Law Chapter 85, Laws of 2010 Pesticide Use
Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014
Clean Air Standards for Area Source Boilers
Public Schools Leased to Private Entities: Certificates of Occupancy
School Laboratory Safety Reminder
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: Building a Better Light Bulb
National Weather Service Lightning Safety Awareness
Newsletter 114 04/08/14
Updated Manual of Planning Standards Draft
Carbon Monoxide Detector Study Law Enacted
U.S. Ed Green Ribbon Schools Nominee
Project Review Backlog and Updated Review Procedure
60th Anniversary Remembrance: Cleveland Hill
EPA: Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
Changes at NY Assoc. for Supt. of School Buildings & Grounds
Application for Apportionment of Building Aid
Newsletter 113 12/19/13
EPA Guidance on PCB-containing Light Fixtures
NYSAFE and School Security
Americans with Disabilities Act Guidance Materials
Integrated Pest Management
AHERA Short Term Worker Notification Reminder
NYS OGS On-Line Green Cleaning Courses
Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets
Fire Protection Systems Out of Service
Newsletter 112 12/19/13
Preparing for Severe Weather
2013 Annual Visual Inspection
Flag Display Policies
Renovating Roofs
Integrated Pest Management
Green Ribbon Schools Program Reminder
Security Guards in Schools
AHERA Triennial Reporting Reminder
Annual Notifications
Newsletter 111 9/11/13
Multi-Year Cost Allowance
Backlog
Excelsior Awards
Green Ribbon Schools Program
Fire Drills
Vermiculite: Asbestos Bulk Samples
Revised Asbestos Abatement Project Clearance Air Samples
Navigating FEMA Public Assistance
Change Orders - Site Review Projects
Fire Safety Report Submission Reminders
Newsletter 110 6/26/13
Welcome New Staff - Mary Sansaricq
Retirement - Tom Robert
Early Aid Request Form
AHERA 2013 Re-inspection
LOI Reminders and Tips for Project Submissions
NYSAFE Act and Facilities Planning Guidance
Newsletter 109 9/11/12 (html)
Newsletter 109 9/11/12
Welcome New Staff - Jean Beaudet
Project Submissions
Vermiculite - Asbestos Containing
Accessible Pools - Means of Entry and Exit
New Final Cost Report Process
Late Final Cost Report Forgiveness
Newsletter 108 3/28/12 (html)
Newsletter 108 3/28/12
New Forms Workbooks
New Fire Safety Reports
Discovered Buildings – Code Compliance
Contract Allowance for Special Inspections
Newsletter 107 7/19/11 (html)
Newsletter 107 7/19/11
FP-F form revised
Qualified School Construction Bond Awards
Asbestos Material Testing
Newsletter 106 - 5/3/11 (html)
Newsletter 106 - 5/3/11 (pdf)
Building Condition Survey submission extension
Project submissions notes
Resolutions 101
Rebates
Potential PCB contamination in schools
Wage rates
Electrically operatied partitions reminder
Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Policy Act
Newsletter 105 - 10/5/10 (html)
Newsletter 105 - 10/5/10 (pdf)
Housekeeping items
Post-bid addenda
Reorganization Incentive Building Aid
Significant change to the Historic Preservation Project Review Process
Electronic review addenda
Change or certification form revised
Evaluating ventilation air
Preliminary project review
Project review reminder
Stadium light pole recall
Newsletter 104 - 7/13/10 (html)
Newsletter 104 - 7/13/10 (pdf)
Housekeeping items
Backlog
Face-to-Face reviews
Building Condition Survey and structural stability
Compliance and permits: need to submit required survey documents
Steel shipping containers used for storage buildings
Temporary greenhouses
Complete, Coordinated, Code Compliant submissions
AHERA air sampling requirements in dirt crawlspaces
Newsletter 103 - 3/4/10 (html)
Newsletter 103 - 3/4/10 (pdf)
Housekeeping items
Qualified Zone Academy Bonds
Construction by school staff
SHPO responses
EXCEL projects
Electronic review issues
Measurement nd verification for energy performance contracts
Third party certification for energy performance contracts
Expedited reviews
Maintenance equipment purchased as part of a capital project
Persons/firms eligible to perform the building condition survey
Newsletter 102 - 2/3/10 (html)
Newsletter 102 - 2/3/10 (pdf)
Change order backlog
Roll your plans, please!
Districtwide vs. district-wide projects
Electronic reviews
EPA lead certification rule
Acrylic skylights
AHERA
AVI reminder
Occupancy sensors and lighting controls in the means of egress
ARRA funds
Building Condition Survey 2010: Q&A
Displaying the flag
Newsletter 101 - 12/23/09 (html)
Electronic Reviews
Issues regarding Folding partitions/doors
Submission Paperwork
Environmentally Sensitive Cleaning and Maintenance Products
Concession Stands
Locking Gang toilets II
Photovoltaic Panel Systems
2009 AVI
2010 BCS
2009-2010 Regents State Aid proposals
Newsletter 100 - html 10/1/09 (minor revision 11/3/09)
Newsletter 100 - (PDF) 10/1/09 (minor revision 11/3/09)
Change orders
Resolutions
Submission documents
Proof of licensure
Air sampling in dirt crawl spaces (AHERA)
Soap and water (hand washing)
Discussion with Regents on facilities
Newsletter 99 - 7/29/09
Change orders
Changes in scope
Canceling projects
Foam roofs
Press boxes
Pool drains
Newsletter 98 - 6/27/09
Substantial completion
Bus garages
Asbestos licenses
Additions and firewalls
Building area vs. fire area
Electronic review reminders
Face-to-face reviews
Emergency boiler shutdown
Emergency lights
Newsletter 97 - 2/2/09
SPECIAL EDITION:
Facilities Planning Electronic Plan and Specification Review and
Approval System, statewide training tour
Newsletter 96 - 1/15/09
New team member: Rosanne Groff
Backlog update
Foam roofs and building aid
WWW.NYALERT.GOV 
Newsletter 95 - 3/3/08
Project backlog
Final submission update: financial item
AHERA - Surveillance Requirement Reminder
Fire Protection Rated Glazing
Newsletter 94 - 1/7/08
Project backlog and EXCEL
Accoustical Environment - Change to Manual of Planning Standards
Flag protocols
Building aid on paving reconstruction projects
Newsletter 93 – 11/29/07
Get to Know us Better
Allowances
Agency Inspection Requirements
2007 Annual Visual Inspection Report
Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breaker Recall
Newsletter 92 – 10/19/07
Adoption of the 2007 Codes of New York State
Hardware Specifications
Annual Visual Inspections
Newsletter 91 – 9/26/07 
(101KB)
Heating Season Already
Cleaning Kitchen Exhaust Hoods
Vaults for Regents Examination Storage
Newsletter 90 – 8/16/07
Get to Know us Better
Survey Results - Environmentally Sensitive Products for Schools
Revisions to Asbestos Final Air Clearance Requirements
September - Uniform Safety Standards
Newsletter 89 - 7/31/07
High Performance School Guidelines
Daisy-chaining Power Strips and Surge Suppressors
Public School Health and Safety Committees
Newsletter 88 – 6/25/07
Protocol for Addressing PCB’s in Caulk
Tying Down Shipping Containers
Magnetic Door Hold Open Devices and Smoke Detectors
Newsletter 87 – 5/21/07
Manual of Planning Standards Update
Fire Separations at Science Labs, Vocational Technology Shops,
and Art Rooms
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Newsletter 86 – 4/10/07
Final Building Project Reports (AKA Final Cost Reports)
Capital Construction Projects Final Cost Report Status
Final Building Project Report Info
Helpful Hints for Completing Final Building Project Reports (FCR)
2006 Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
Newsletter 85 – 3/26/07
Standardization
Maintenance Contracts AKA Maintenance Warranties
Pre-renovation Asbestos Reports
Newsletter 84 – 2/16/07
Summer Projects
Training Course for School Fire Safety Inspectors
Fire Rated Glass
Newsletter 83 – 1/12/07
Happy Returns
Vehicle Lift Safety Tips
Submissions Forms Workbook and Code Compliance Checklist Both Updated
Energy Savings
Classroom Design
Newsletter 82 – 12/20/06
AHERA 2007 Re-inspection Reminder Update
Elevator and Platform Lift Maintenance, Inspection and Testing
Elevator Specific Requirements
Platform Lift Specific Requirements
Newsletter 81 – 11/20/06
Get to Know us Better
Rescue Windows
Classroom Windows and Visual Environment
Newsletter 80 – 10/24/06
Annual Visual Inspections
New Law Regarding School Inspection
EPA Environmental Workshops for Schools
Newsletter 79 – 9/20/06
Get to Know us Better
Fire Safety of Press Boxes
Heating Season Already
Newsletter 78 – 8/16/06
Definition of “Primary Purpose” for EXCEL Funding
Training Course for School Fire Safety Inspectors
Which Projects DO NOT Require Building Permits
Environmentally Sensitive Products for Schools
Newsletter 77 – 7/26/06
EXCEL (Expanding our Children’s Education and Learning)
Kitchen Fire Ratings in School Buildings
Which Projects Require Building Permits
Summer Construction Schedule and Continuing in September
Newsletter 76 – 6/7/06
Building Condition Survey Announcement
Electrically Operated Partition Maintenance
Energy Performance Contract (EPC) Request for Proposal (RFP) Requirements
Newsletter 75 – 5/19/06
Get to Know us Better
Face to Face Review Appointments
Fire Alarm System Visual Notification Appliance Requirements
Addendum Reminders
Newsletter 74 – 4/20/06
Fire Alarm System Visual Notification Appliance Requirements
Final Building Project Reports (AKA Final Cost Reports)
Capital Construction Projects Final Cost Report Status
Final Building Project Report Info
Helpful Hints for Completing Final Building Project Reports
Newsletter 73 – 3/6/06
Face to Face Review Appointments
NYSERDA $mart Forum
Wire Glass
Environmentally Sensitive Products for Schools
Newsletter 72 – 2/16/06
Get to Know us Better
Building Condition Survey Reminder
Vehicle Lifts
Health Concern from High Intensity Metal Halide and Mercury Vapor
Lighting
Newsletter 71 – 1/09/06
SED Requirements for Emergency Lighting for Educational (E) Occupancies
Existing Construction
Evaluating Existing Emergency Lighting Systems Renovation
New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Reconstruction, and Change
of Occupancy
Newsletter 70 – 12/16/05
Water Closet Compartment Sizes
Testing Caulk for PCBs
NYSERDA’s Energy Savings Tips
Lowering Thermostat Temperatures
Newsletter 69 – 11/22/05
Substantial Completion form, FP-CSC 4/2005
Energy Conservation
Environmentally Sensitive Products for Schools
Change Orders
Newsletter 68 – 10/27/05
Special Inspections
Building Operator Certification
Size of Boiler Rooms
SEQR - Environmental Impact Statement
Newsletter 67 – 9/16/05
Get to Know us Better
SEQR Clarification
Post Fire Inspection Meetings
State Education Law 408-b Reminder
Newsletter 66 – 8/16/05
PCB Contamination
Asbestos Certification
Heating Season Already
Health and Safety Committee Reminder
Newsletter 65 – 7/21/05
Get to Know us Better
Use of PVC and CPVC Piping
Code Compliance Checklist
Summer Construction, September Completion, Continuing in September
Newsletter 64
– 6/27/05
Building Condition Survey
Hot Weather vs. Temperatures of School Buildings
Structural Design
Short-Term Worker Asbestos Notification Reminder
Security Badges
Newsletter 63 - 5/27/05
New Evaluation of Existing Building form, FP-EEB 5/2005
Informational Brochures on Mercury in Schools
MPS Section S109 DOOR HARDWARE
Cesspools and Ground Water
Storm Water Management Model
Newsletter 62 - 4/27/05
Fire Safety Certification
Labeling Emergency Lights
Competitive Bidding
Get the Lead Out
New Certificate of Substantial Completion form, FP-CSC 4/2005
Newsletter 61 – 3/21/05
Awning Rescue Windows
“Panic” Hardware vs. “Fire Bolt” Hardware
Window Cleaning Safety Devices
Truss Identification Regulations
Newsletter 60 – 2/26/05
Quick Approval of Projects - Forms
Checklist
Evaluation of Existing Building
Code Compliance Checklist
A/E Contact Information
Energy Conservation Code Checklist
Newsletter 59 – 1/21/05
Get to Know us Better
Requesting Prevailing Wage Rate Schedules
Smoke Detectors
Vehicle Lifts Investigation
Newsletter 58 – 12/17/04
Mold in Schools
2006 Building Condition Survey
Toilet & Urinal Deodorizer Ban
Short-Term Worker Asbestos Notification Reminder
Facilities Planning Web Site
Newsletter 57 – 11/17/04
Mercury Q&A for Schools
Compliance of Vehicle Lifts
Professional Seals
Pesticide Applications in Public and Nonpublic School Buildings
and Grounds
Newsletter 56 – 10/25/04
Catastrophic Structural Failure, Continued
Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Recall
From the Harvard School of Public Health
Prevailing Wage Rates
Newsletter 55 – 9/23/04
Manual of Planning Standards Update
Catastrophic Structural Failure
Rescue Compliance
Reminder - Minimum Temperature in Schools
SHPO, SEQR, and Bond Authorization
Newsletter 54 – 8/13/04
155.5 Reminder for September
Clarification on Five-Year Plan Summary
Annual Visual Inspections
Upholstered Furniture
Newsletter 53 – 7/22/04
Get to Know us Better
Suspected Terrorist Activity
Mercury Banned in Schools
SED Anti-Virus Protection
AHERA 2004 Reinspection Reminder Update
Newsletter 52 – 6/28/04
Great News
Executive Summary Reminder
Project With Multiple Buildings
Face-to-Face Review Appointments
Newsletter 51 – 5/17/04
School Facility Report Card
Change to the Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan
Non-Conformances Form
Decoration Reminder
Addendum Reminder
Accessible lockers in Schools
Face-to-Face Review Appointments
Newsletter 50 – 4/19/04
Engineer Position Available
Public School Fire Safety Report
Certificates of Substantial Completion & Public School Fire Safety Report
Use of Shipping Containers As Storage Facilities
Face-to-Face Review Appointments
Newsletter 49 – 3/24/04
Face-to-Face Review Appointments
Executive Summary of Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan
Inclined Wheelchair Lifts and Evacuation Devices
Clarification for Boiler Room Vestibules
Newsletter 48 – 2/27/04
Get to Know us Better
Face-to-Face Review Appointments
Post-Bid Addenda
Project Descriptions
Workers in Construction Areas vs. SAVE
Newsletter 47 – 1/16/04
Get to Know us Better
Face-to-Face Review Appointments
Factory Manufactured Buildings
AHERA 2004
Newsletter 46 – 12/30/03
Get to Know us Better
Face-to-Face Review Appointments
Utility outages and Emergency Management Plans
Asbestos Abatement Issues New Staff
Newsletter 45 – 11/30/03
New Project Submission Requirements
1. Dual Review Process
2. Face-to-face Review Process
3. Infrastructure Review Process
Overview of Changes
New Staff
Newsletter 44 – 10/27/03
Utility Outage
Athletic Competition and Sports Facility Design
Reminder - Minimum Temperature in Schools
Newsletter 43 – 9/10/03
Changes at Facilities Planning
Four New Positions
Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan
Use of Indoors Pyrotechnics (Fireworks)
Fill for Athletic Fields
Asbestos Designer’s Qualifications
Newsletter 42 – 8/15/03
Certificates of Substantial Completion
Electric Folding Partitions
Speeding Up the Review Process/Reduce the Backlog
Site Design – the Fire Code of New York State
Newsletter 41 – 7/10/03
Special Inspections
Alternative to an Elevator Vestibule
Commissioner's 155.5 Regulations and the Exiting Plan During Construction
Newsletter 40 – 6/23/03
Fire Alarm Pull Stations
The NAME - Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
Structural Requirements
Code Compliance Checklist vs. the Backlog
Newsletter 39 – 5/19/03
Changes at Facilities Planning
Roof R-Value
Reminder to Architectural/Engineering firms regarding complete
design packages
Update on Mold Information
Revised Code Compliance Checklist
Newsletter 38 – 4/08/03
Door Wedges Continued
Pool Locker Room Exits
Health Department Inspection
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 37 – 3/07/03
Minimum Temperature in Schools
Mold in School Facilities
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 36 – 2/07/03
Get to Know Us Better
Fire Inspections, Annual and Initial Certificates of Occupancy
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 35 – 1/8/03
Get to Know Us Better
Change Order Certification Information
Electric Latch Retraction
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 34 – 12/13/02
Get to Know Us Better
Up-to-date Forms
Building in Floodplains
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 33 – 11/13/02
Get to Know Us Better
Your Building Permit (and how to apply for an extension)
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 32 – 10/24/02
Get to Know Us Better
Building Access Control Devices, 9/24/02 (Electromagnetic Locking
Devices)
Ban on the use of CCA Pressure-Treated Lumber
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 31 – 9/16/02
Get to Know Us Better
Electrically Operated Partitions
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 30 – 8/08/02
Get to Know Us Better
New Forms
Energy Performance Contracts
BOCES Form A’s
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 29 – 7/17/02
Get to Know Us Better
Change Order Certification
2002 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State
Opening Protectives – Fire Rated Doors and Windows
Using the International Building Code
One Copy of Submitted Documents
Newsletter 28 – 6/18/02
Get to Know Us Better
Change Orders - Again!
Final Building Project Reports
Using the International Building Code
Newsletter 27 – 5/06/02
Get to Know Us Better
Certificates of Substantial Completion (FP-CSC 97)
Buildings 50 Years or Older - SHPO and SEQRA
Retirement Party Invitation
Newsletter 26 – 4/10/02
Get to Know Us Better
Electrically Operated Partitions
Change Order Submissions
Ventilation Air Intakes
Newsletter 25 – 3/21/02
Get to Know Us Better
Accessibility of Existing Facilities
International Building Code is Adopted
Newsletter 24 - 2/14/02
Get to Know Us Better
Change Order Submissions
Regarding SHPO correspondence in the SEQRA process AND OUR NEW
FORMS
Revised Code Compliance Checklist
Wood Playground Alert
New Engineer Position
Newsletter 23 - 1/14/02
Get to Know Us Better
2002-2003 Building Aid Data
Final Building Project Reports (AKA Final Cost Reports)
Asbestos Inspection Reminder
Fingerprinting
Newsletter 22 - 12/14/01
Get to Know Us Better
Pre-K or Day Care
Energy Design
Lead Investigation
Lead Leachate
Newsletter 21 - 11/15/01
Get to Know Us Better
SED’S Changing Role in the SEQRA and Building Permit Process
Annual Visual Inspections
Buckman Heights Elementary School
International Building Code
Newsletter Index
Newsletter 20 - 10/10/01
Get to Know Us Better
Backlog for Final Review of Plans
Final Cost Reports
Areas of Buildings
Newsletter 19 - 9/7/01
Get to Know Us Better
Vaults for storing Examination Materials
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Changes
Newsletter 18 - 8/8/01
Get to Know Us Better
Accessibility for the Physically Impaired
Change Orders
Newsletter
17 - 7/12/01
Get to Know Us Better
Five New Positions
Boiler Room Doors
State Education Law 408-b Guidance
Newsletter 16 -
6/17/01
Get to Know Us Better
Air Intake Bulletin
155.5 Regulation section must be paper-clipped
Building Condition Survey Report Electronic Submission Update 6/4/1
Asbestos in Gypsum
Newsletter 15 - 5/9/01
Get to Know Us Better
Removing Asbestos Tile Mastic with Chemicals
Hand-Delivered Documents (such as Final Submissions or Addendae)
Addressing Your Addenda
Facilities Planning's New Address
Newsletter 14 -
4/6/01
Get to Know Us Better
New Revised Code Compliance Checklist 2/14/2001
Energy Performance Contract Guidelines
Revised Public School Fire Prevention and Inspection Manual
International Building Code
Newsletter 13 - 3/6/01
Electrically Operated Folding Partition Advisory
Get to Know Us Better
Final Submissions--Specifications
Newsletter 12 - 2/7/01
Get to Know Us Better
Energy Performance Contracts and 10% Building Aid Incentive
Ask One of Our Project Managers
Telephone Calls
New Procedures for Letter of Intent (LOI) Requests
Free Egress – Elevators and Chair Lifts
Newsletter 11 -
1/5/01
Regulation Revisions
Manual of Planning Standards
Fire Stopping
Accessibility for the Physically Impaired
Newsletter 10 - 12/6/00
Building Aid Units
Change Orders
Health and Safety Committee
Standardization
Building Condition Survey
Newsletter 9 - 11/8/00
New Terminology: Building Aid Units (vs. Rated Capacity)
155.5 Uniform Safety Standards for School Const. and Maint. Projects
A plan detailing how exiting will be maintained
A plan detailing how adequate ventilation will be maintained
School Responsibilities Under 155.5
Newsletter 8 - 10/6/00
Change Orders
Addendum Coordination
Lead Paint - 8NYCRR 155.5 Regulation Requirements
Newsletter 7 - 9/7/00
Common Construction Document Ommissions
Suggestions to speed up reviews
Suggestions to improve speed up addendum approvals
Newsletter 6 - 8/10/00
Fire Alarms
Areas of Public Assembly
Incomplete Projects
Asbestos Designer
Newsletter 5 - 7/10/00
Code Review Checklist
Use Electronic Forms
Plastics - Acrylic
Translucent Roof Panels and Skylights
UL Design numbers
Newsletter 4 - 6/26/00
Fire Walls
Standardization of Equipment
Classroom size
Toilet Fixtures Quantity Determination
Manufactured Buildings
Newsletter 3 - 6/12/00
International Building Code
Fire Walls
Building Aid
Newsletter 2 - 5/29/00
Non-collusive Certification
Addendum Coordination
Fire Area Comments
Newsletter 1 - 5/19/00
Equivalency / Or Equal clause
Addendum Problems
Accessibility for the physically impaired
Code Compliance Checklist