Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Filings to Launch in DOB NOW: Build

Published: Fri, 05/31/19

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• Licensed Professional Engineers

• RPZ Design & Filing Services

• NYC Department Of Building Filing Services For Boilers, Burners, Oil Tanks, Plumbing, HVAC and Other Mechanical Equipment

• NYC Department OF Environmental Protection (DEP) Filing Services

• Engineers Specifications For Boiler Room and HVAC Equipment

• Boiler Room and Heating System Engineering and Design

•Boiler Testing and DEP Performance Testing

• Special Inspections (Agency #851)

• Construction Management

• Expert Testimony

• NYS DEC Filing services

Local Law 158/2017: Restriction on Professionally Certified Filings

As of July 1, 2019, it will be mandatory that all new applications for Plumbing and Mechanical System work types be submitted in DOB NOW. No new filings will be accepted for these work types at the Borough Offices or at the HUB through eFiling.

This means you will have plumbing and/or mechanical work types filed in DOB NOW and boiler, burners, fuel storage work types under eFiling through HUB with different application numbers. NYEA has been advised by the Boiler Division, that Boiler (BL), Burner (FB) and Oil Tanks (FS) work types will not be available on DOB NOW until approximately the end of 2019.

All eFiling applications with PL and MH work types must be submitted and approved before July 1, 2019 or applications will need to be re-entered into DOB NOW. Applications approved before July 1, 2019 will continue to be handled in the Building Information System (BIS). This includes any PAA’s, Superseding Applications, Reinstatements and Withdrawals.

Since BL, FB, and FS work types are not available on DOB NOW, NYEA will continue to file these applications under eFiling, (HUB). The plumbing portion must either be filed on an LAA,by the LMP, or a full filing by NYEA. We strongly recommend that an LAA be filed if the plumbing meets the LAA criteria.

Here is a breakdown of what work is included under the new “MS” Work Type.

Mechanical Systems (MS) replaces the (MH) work type which includes the following:

* Heating Systems (not including boilers/burners)
* Ventilation Systems
* Air conditioning Systems
* Refrigeration Systems
* Cooling Towers
* Associated Ducts and Piping
* Generators

Plumbing work types (PL) are currently filed in either BIS or DOB NOW. Beginning July 1, 2019, mandatory filing of these work types will be in DOB NOW only.

In order to file applications in DOB NOW, the owners must create an account with the NYC DOB. The owners will now be able to make payments directly in DOB NOW.

Registration: Building Owner, Building Manager, or Owner Representative

1. Go to eFiling Registration Form, and fill out the account information.
2. Select I do not have a license or DOB-issued ID #.
3. Read the Agreement section, and click Submit. You will receive two (2) emails. Your account will not be active until you get the second email.
4. You must click the link sent in the first email to activate your account.

The second email confirms your enrollment. You can then use your eFiling email and password at DOB NOW.

The owners will be responsible for logging onto the DOB NOW website and electronically sign the forms. No paperwork will be emailed or mailed for signature.

If you are a contractor and do not have an account, please see below for Registration information.
If you already have an account, we will need the email address associated with your account in order to obtain permits. Please email this information to our office @[email protected].

Registration: Master Plumber, Oil Burning Equipment Installer

1. Create an eFiling account to enter or submit job applications in DOB NOW: Build:
2. Go to eFiling Registration Form, and fill out the account information.
3. Select I have a license or DOB-issued ID #.
4. Enter your license number and business name in the appropriate section.
5. Read the Agreement section, and click Submit.
6. You will receive an email asking you to activate your account. Click the link in the email; this will open a new browser window. In the new browser window select Click here to open the Authentication Form, which is a printable version of the information you just entered in eFiling.
7. Print the form using your browser menu then sign, date, and seal the form.
8. Send the form by postal mail with a copy of your state-issued identification, such as a driver’s license, or DOB ID to the below address. You may also hand deliver it in person or a representative may submit on your behalf with a copy of your state-issued identification or DOB ID to:

New York City Department of Buildings
LAA/ Permit Renewal and Hub Authentication Unit
Attn: eFiling
280 Broadway, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10007

The LAA Unit will verify your licensing information, and then notify you by email that your account has been activated. Once you are approved, you can then use your eFiling email and password at DOB NOW.

If you have any outstanding applications, please get them back to the office immediately so we can file them through BIS. If we do not receive them in a timely manner, we may need to redo the applications under DOB NOW which will cause a delay in filing and additional professional fees.

All outstanding applications should be returned no later than June 14th. Please start sending them back now so we have enough time to process them.

New York Engineering Associates, P.C. / [email protected] / http://www.nyeapc.com

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