What the Department of Buildings changed

New rules, bulletins and proposals from the NYC Department of Buildings, read at the source and written up for the people who have to follow them. Every article links to the official document.

Card stating that DOB accepts NICET Level II Construction Materials Testing in Soils plus one year with the primary inspector

UpdateDOB Updates NICET Level II Geotechnical Is Discontinued — What DOB Accepts Now Oct 24, 2026 · Metric Consulting NYC

The certification Appendix A asks for has not existed since 2017. Here is what the Department accepts in its place, and what it means when you hire an agency for borings.

Card stating the proposed NYC DOB fee of 200 dollars for each inspection that cannot be completed

ProposedDOB Updates The Proposed $200 Fee for Incomplete DOB Inspections Oct 24, 2026 · Metric Consulting NYC

What counts as an incomplete inspection, who gets the bill, the three-business-day cancellation window, and where the proposed rule stands.

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