Buildings Bulletin (BB) 2017-009 was just released on September 5th and supersedes BB 2012-009. As with BB 2012-009, the new bulletin describes the sprinkler installation and compartmentation requirements for existing buildings undergoing alterations. However, BB 2017-009 also adds in standpipe requirements and expands on the sprinkler sections …Read More
For the 4th year in a row, the EP team headed to the Skyport Marina, this time boarding the “Cabana” and set sail for an evening of fun. Gloomy skies and a rainy morning had everyone concerned that the eagerly awaited event would be ruined. Luckily, the skies …Read More
Daylight-responsive controls, often known as daylight harvesting, is an energy code requirement that applies to all commercial buildings and has been recently updated in the 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1 – 2013. Daylight harvesting is a lighting control technique used to reduce …Read More
This month, the EP team headed to Flushing, Queens to visit Citi Field and watch the New York Mets take on the Oakland Athletics. On a very warm summer evening, we enjoyed the game from a private suite which included great food and an even better view …Read More
Applies to: Office buildings 100-feet in height or greater. An owner cannot convert a building that is 100 feet or greater in height to an office building, or for use in occupancy group E, without installing sprinklers. Required: Report certifying the building is 100% sprinklered and code compliant. If the …Read More
Here at EP, we pride ourselves on our continuing commitment to good design and building better projects. We also strive to make a difference in environmental conservation and sustainability. We are constantly working to ensure that our actions and the products we purchase are environmentally responsible. We wanted to …Read More
The Passive House standard has evolved over the past 25 years, starting from a single structure in Europe to an internationally recognized organization. Passive House requirements are guidelines are designed to reduce specific carbon impact of energy consumed from the earth, regardless of how it is delivered. …Read More
This month, the EP team headed out to New Jersey to assist members of Volunteers of America (VOA) with painting an entire 2-bedroom apartment. The occupants of the apartment have been placed in a special program which provides living arrangements for college age students as they finish …Read More
Local Law 158 of 2016 The NYC Department of Buildings released Local Law 158 of 2016 in an effort to encourage the repair and resolution of any gas piping work completed without a permit. The Local Law, dubbed the “Gas Piping Work Civil Penalty Amnesty Program” was put …Read More
The affordable housing program, known as 421-a, has been in place for almost 50 years and gives developers a city tax break in return for constructing buildings with lower-price rental units. However, this program expired in early 2016, leaving developers unsure if it would extended or replaced. …Read More
