AGENCY TESTIMONY
Discussion of ordinary plumbing work and the new Existing Building Code (EBC)
0:17:32
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The DOB discusses proposed amendments related to ordinary plumbing work and the development of the new Existing Building Code (EBC).
- The department is not opposed to the concept of the proposed amendments but disagrees with the approach
- The DOB is developing an Existing Building Code (EBC) expected to be finalized by the end of the year
- The department believes the proposed amendments should be part of the comprehensive EBC rather than standalone changes
- The DOB opposes the current proposal as it addresses the issue in a piecemeal rather than comprehensive approach
Constadino 'Gus' Sirakis
0:17:32
Ordinary plumbing work, admin code, section 28105.4.4.
0:17:36
Conceptually, the department is not opposed to the proposed amendments related to ordinary plumbing work.
0:17:41
However, it does not believe that this is the best way to address the issue.
0:17:45
The department has been working on developing the EBC the existing building code, which anticipates finalizing for submission to the New York City Council by the end of this year.
0:17:54
Consistent with the department's other code revision and development efforts, There was a committee process that allowed for input by industry stakeholder groups and subject matter experts.
0:18:04
The proposed amendments to the provisions pertaining to ordinary plumbing work are included in the draft EBC.
0:18:10
The department believes this proposal is more appropriately covered in the EBC which will be a comprehensive code that regulates alterations and work in existing buildings.
0:18:20
If these changes are adopted and incorporated into current administrative provisions, legislation will be needed to relocate the provisions to the EBC where they should reside.
0:18:30
Therefore, the department is opposed to this proposal as it addresses the issue in a piecemeal rather than comprehensive approach.
