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 a new two-hour Mental Health Awareness course replaced the Drug and Alcohol course in NYC Site Safety Training

UpdateDOB Updates What Local Law 10 of 2026 Changed in Site Safety Training Oct 24, 2026 · Metric Consulting NYC

A new two-hour course, a one-year renewal window that does not let the card back on site, and the 40-hour course now standing in for the 30-hour OSHA card.

Card stating that removing unpermitted work reduces the civil penalty to a flat amount under the revised L2 form

UpdateDOB Updates Work Without a Permit: The New L2 Form and What It Can Save You Oct 24, 2026 · Metric Consulting NYC

Two new routes on the form: a waiver for storefront signs, and a flat penalty where the illegal work is taken out.

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