The Ministry of Buildings has published 1 RCNY 3301-02, which expands the role of site managers on construction sites and increases the types of sites where they must be present. This is one of the first regulations introduced after the date of birth response to the crane accident in February 2016. Starting August 30, primary site managers will be required to visit each site daily if, with a few exceptions, active work is carried out. Superintendents are also required at this time on the list of construction sites above. The restrictions apply to the roles of Chief Superintendent; Licensed professionals can always work on more projects in smaller roles. But by 2024, the definition of “tall” buildings will drop to seven storeys or more, and superintendents will only be able to work on a maximum of three projects at a time. In 2026, superintendents will be limited to a single project, regardless of height. This could lead to increased competition for superintendents. Note that while new builds for 1-, 2- or 3-family homes do not require a construction manager, changes to 1-, 2- or 3-family homes.
NYSAFAH and the Real Estate Board of New York had also requested that the measure allow temporary replacements for construction managers who fall ill or are absent from a construction site. The changes to construction managers were approved by city council in November as part of a broader set of safety laws that included a measure that included a license for labour brokers. In the lead-up to the measure, the New York State Affordable Housing Association expressed concern about a future shortage of superintendents and called for an increase in the number of projects. NYSAFAH also found that full-time construction managers, security managers and security coordinators for a two-year construction project cost an average of $500,000 for a seven- to nine-story building. This absorbs the affordable housing assistance. As of June 1, a site manager can only supervise five projects at a time, compared to 10. If a project has 10 or more storeys, superintendents are now limited to that one. As of May 30, the Director will be required to enter certain information in a register each time he visits the site.
In addition to correcting unsafe conditions, they must report this to the ministry, as well as any accidents or damage to adjacent properties. Local Law 81 requires the site manager to designate a competent person who will be present at the site at all times. TSC will provide them with security experts. At the end of August, there were 3,908 active construction managers in the city and 2,632 construction sites in need. According to an analysis by the agency this spring, before the rule was enacted, 360 Supers held more than five senior superintendent positions. The average was three. No person may be designated as the principal manager of the site for more than ten (10) jobs. Superintendents must be registered with the date of birth and meet certain requirements to be eligible for the position. In addition to the superintendent, it is also necessary to appoint a competent person who will be present on site during active work and will help implement safety standards and resolve issues. “These new regulations mean that the person responsible for safety at a construction site will be on that site more often to detect unsafe conditions and prevent potential accidents before they occur,” the agency said in a statement. “Because of the large number of security professionals who are already registered.
We do not expect the recent change to have a negative impact. A selection of safety materials that meet the requirements of the Womenswear Code and OSHA standards are: Restrictions will be tightened in 2024 and even stricter two years later. For now, data from the Department of Buildings suggests that the change has not yet caused a shortage of supervisors. This women`s memo describes what is specifically included at each stage. If you have open or upcoming applications on the date of birth that fall under the list above, check this information with your construction company and discuss how to comply. Being aware of how this affects the work being done in your portfolio minimizes the risk of related infractions and increased fines. TSC provides a registered superintendent who is responsible at each construction site for ensuring compliance with Local Law 81. The Superintendent will create site safety drawings to reflect field conditions or incremental changes. Regular and weekly audits of a construction site can prevent unnecessary and costly violations, stop work orders, and conduct a more thorough review of the date of birth. This approach supports site readiness and enhances the project management team`s ability to complete the project efficiently and safely.
The measure raises the question of whether there will be enough skilled workers and whether affordable housing – which is already collapsing – could be further atrophied. TSC provides an on-call safety expert available to customer personnel to provide advice, answer questions, respond to OSHA or women`s clothing inspections, or respond to accidents and assist with post-accident investigations. Bob D`Alessio, director of construction regulation and safety at Cahill Strategies, said it`s not clear if there will be enough licensed safety managers and coordinators in the future. Both licensees are required for buildings considered “large” and upcoming changes will result in more projects under this designation. Local Law 196 requires all workers to be trained 10 hours with OSHA by March 1, 2018 and 30 hours with OSHA by December 1, 2019. TSC Training Academy offers OSHA-certified and certified safety instructors who teach in multiple languages such as Spanish and Polish. TSC training can be done in-house or on your job site. Fines imposed on women can be up to $5,000 for each untrained worker and can be imposed on the owner, licensee and employer of the untrained worker. It is the Superintendent`s responsibility to maintain appropriate training materials for all employees.