The 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) went into effect on October 3, 2016. “Complete applications” filed on or before October 2, 2016, were able to comply with 2014 NYCECC standards. Applications that were deemed “incomplete” may be subject to the 2016 NYCECC, even if …Read More
EP Engineering has joined with The Eco-Group of New York to recycle our engineering drawings and plans. The Eco-Group of New York is on a mission to provide companies like ours a FREE alternative to recycle old outdated or unwanted drawings. They are a sponsor of the …Read More
The New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) is based on the current Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS) and further modified by New York City local laws. The 2016 ECCCNYS, which is based on the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1-2013, …Read More
3rd Annual Summer Boat Cruise! Once again, the EP team headed down to the Skyport Marina to board the “Jewel”, for the 3rd annual summer cruise around downtown Manhattan! The entire office makes sure to keep their calendar clear for this event, as it has been such a …Read More
EP Engineering joined with The Volunteers of America to host their annual Barbecue and Field Day on July 28th in Liberty State Park. The youth who benefit from this program are in transition or crisis and live in group homes, short-term emergency shelters, or supportive housing programs …Read More
DOB NOW is the NYC Department of Buildings’ most recent initiative to modernize and streamline interactions with design professionals, owners, contractors and filing representatives. This new online portal will make it easier to submit applications, make payments, schedule appointments, check the status of an application or inspection, …Read More
This month EP took our 1st First Aid/CPR/AED training class at Frontline Health (An American Red Cross Partner). We took this class because cardiac arrest – an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs …Read More
EP has implemented another recycling program in the office, the recycling of disposable batteries! Thousands of disposable batteries are throw away daily and filling our landfills. Did you know that due to the contents, batteries should be disposed of separately from your everyday trash? Batteries contain toxic …Read More
The Professional Certification Program, which was introduced in 1995, is a filing procedure that allows for construction documents to be accepted without a DOB plan review. Instead, the Registered Design Professional (NY licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect) certifies the application’s code compliance. The DOB has recently …Read More
The EP team is always looking to participate in team building activities. This month, the team headed over to Pier 25 on the west side for a friendly competition of mini golf! Mini golf dates back to the early 1900's and is still a fun past time today. …Read More
