Rizzo Group has decades of experience in the building consulting industry. Throughout the year, or at a specific client’s request, Rizzo Group hosts seminars in a number of vital areas for building in New York City. Please contact us if you are interested in attending or hosting one of the Rizzo Group seminars listed below.
SEMINAR 1
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FILING PROCEDURES I & II
- Covers the filing process for Alt I and Alt II jobs. Includes issues relating to self-certification, controlled inspections, and letters of completion
- Covers the Certificate of Occupancy Process and what is required to obtain a TCO and C/O
- Discusses when C/Os are required and the laws triggered by Changes of Use
- Discussion on Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Department of Highways and the role of these agencies in C/Os
SEMINAR 2
FILING PROCEDURES AT THE BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
- Fire alarm filing and other filings
- Local law 26 compliance and emergency action plans
- Fire department inspections
- Sprinklers & standpipe, electrical
SEMINAR 3
CODE REVIEW I & II: BUILDING CODE & ZONING INTRO
- Building height, bulk and density guidelines
- Building classification according to construction ratings & limitations
- Discussion of essential zoning issues: FAR, bulk, use
- ADA and handicap issues associated with building
- Egress and public assembly
SEMINAR 4
BSA AND CITY PLANNING PRACTICE IN NYC
- Board of Standards & Appeals: variance process
- ULURP: Uniform Land Use Review Process, CEQR
- Special Permits – City Planning and BSA
- Issues – Revocable Consents, Bonus Plazas, etc.
SEMINAR 5
LANDMARKS
- Landmark buildings/historic districts
- Review of typical NYC architectural designs and precedents (i.e. federal, neoclassical, and cast-iron styles)
- Researching landmarks at the city archives
- Landmark agency procedures (Plan Review, Certificate of No Effect)
SEMINAR 6
GREEN BUILDING & LEED COMPLIANCE
- Introduction to LEED compliance
- LEED new buildings, existing buildings, interiors
- Energy usage in buildings
- Renewable energy purchasing and installation