It is essential to call New York 811 before digging anywhere, including sidewalks and soil. WAIVER TO WORK DURING 2010 HOLIDAY EMBARGO GRANTED FOR THIS PERMIT. Standard Drawings are not currently available for download from the shaded states. NOTARIZE THE FORM. 5. All active permits in the affected area(s) are suspended during the dates and times of the embargo period and no new permits may be approved, unless a waiver for the work is granted by OCMC. Contact information can be found in Appendix C, NYC DOT Contact Information. For street operations, a crane permit is required for all cranes and derricks operating in the street with a maximum rated capacity greater than 20 tons and which are not related to building operations. For hearings, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays and Thursdays of the month from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Outlined below are the basic application procedures for Street Opening Permits. Office hours: Applications accepted, only from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM; Street Arterial Maintenance (SAM) hold A Street Opening Permit request to perform work on a protected street will automatically have a SAM hold placed on it if the proposed work start date is within 18 months of the street being resurfaced/reconstructed. To request release of an STP hold, the applicant must contact the HIQA borough office in the borough in which the proposed work is to be performed. DOT SIGNALS APPROVED PLANS. Further information on responding to Orders may be found in the Highway Rules, Section 2-02(e). Applicant Information (Corporation, LLC or LLP), 1C. (See Chapter 4, Section 4.5 Street Construction Inspections and Enforcement regarding the circumstances in which summonses/NOVs may be issued.). Need a permit for a street-related project in NYC? All construction-related permits have expiration dates. The citys, For design criteria, technical information, finishes, and color specification, refer to DOTs Bureau of Traffic Operations, Division of Street Lighting specifications. Copies of incorporation papers, licenses, and business certificate or filing receipt filed with the state of New York. Typically, permits must be kept at the work site or designated field headquarters at all times and must be made available for inspection. MAINTAIN ONE 11 FOOT LANE FOR THRU TRAFFIC 9 AM TO 2 PM AND 3:30 PM TO 6 PM MON. Office hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Manhattan A full review will typically take between one or two business days. IF WORK IS DIRECTLY IN ABOVE AREAS, MAY BE IN VICINITY DURING STIPULATED WORK HOURS BUT NOT WHEN SITE IS UNATTENDED. 42 Broadway This Street Opening Permit retroactively covers the emergency street opening/excavation work already performed. (NAME AT LEAST 2). 95 Prospect Park West 1FTRES-RESTORE AS PER SKETCH #9 OD DOT'S PROTECTED STREET RESTORATION REQ'MENTS. POSTING OF SIGNS ON MTA/NYCT ANTENNA POLES IS PROHIBITED. ALL WORK TO MEET OR EXCEED NYC DOT STANDARDS. MAINTAIN 5' SIDEWALK AT ALL TIMES. See the Highway Rules, Section 2-02(j). Office hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Brooklyn 22 Reade Street, 6th Fl. To request release of a RED hold, the applicant must contact the HIQA borough office in the borough in which the proposed work is to be performed. APPLICANT INFORMATION (JOINT VENTURE), 1D. The Guarantee Period is considered to be three years on unprotected streets, and up to five years, but at no time less than three years, on protected (recently resurfaced or reconstructed) streets commencing on the restoration completion date. Ride the Staten Island Ferry. Tel: 212-720-3480 WORK 8PM TO 5AM SUNDAY TO FRIDAY MORNING. Permittees are responsible for maintaining the restoration for the duration of the "Guarantee Period" and must retain insurance for this purpose. The Standard Sheet Books are also available as compiled .pdf files for the critical letting dates for which they were applicable. NYC DOT issues permits for two types of vaults: building vaults and transformer vaults. The applicant can also request a new vault license for an existing vault by submitting SCARA plans and make a one-time license fee of $2 per square foot. Contact information pertaining to the release of holds by NYC DOT can be found in Appendix C, NYC DOT Contact Information. Staten Island, NY 10301 VARIANCE GRANTED TO WORK DURING SCHOOL HOURS AS STIPULATED BY O.C.M.C. AS COORDINATED WITH COMMUNITY BOARD, CON ED. To this end, NYC DOT has dedicated time and resources to enhance its own systems and coordination efforts. All applications for construction or repair of a transformer vault must be accompanied by an electric utility company layout, and must comply with the minimum clearance requirements for transformer vaults unless an approval or waiver is obtained from the appropriate agency or utility (more information is available in. One Fordham Plaza, 5th Fl. Permit Review is the process by which NYC DOT reviews permit applications and supporting documentation and makes determinations regarding the issuance of permits and permit stipulations. Click here for a list of current construction embargoes. NYCityMap is the city's web-based interactive mapping application. The construction, alteration or repair of any building vault or transformer vault requires a permit from NYC DOT. the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, a publication issued by the Federal Highway Administration containing the basic principles that govern the design and use of traffic control devices for all streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel. If all the documentation is accepted, pre-determined permit stipulations are added to the permit and the application is sent for processing. NYC DOT also routinely meets with utility companies and others who perform street excavations to inform these organizations of upcoming events and major construction projects with which NYC DOT is involved. (212) 839-2387/88/89 Provide an unobstructed clear path of 8 feet or one half the sidewalk width (whichever is greater) in commercial, high-density residential, and transit-adjacent areas Sidewalks in low-rise residential areas should be at least 5 feet wide Wherever possible, sidewalk cross-slope should not be greater than 2% The construction of any vault that extends beyond the curb must be authorized under a revocable consent agreement, as required in Section 2-13(c) of the Highway Rules, in addition to approval by PEU. Tel: (212) 361-1400 When the license is issued, the applicant must pay a one-time license fee of $2 per square foot. If this is not possible, sketches or drawings must be submitted, in duplicate, showing the proposed method of treatment to NYC DOT for approval. PERMITTEE MUST PROTECT DEP GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE DOWNSTREAM OF THE WORK OR WITHIN 5FT OF THE WORK AREA. LANE MUST BE AN UNRESTRICTED PARKING LANE. View the most commonly issued. BQE Central Workshops. This Manual was created and published by the NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) with contributions from a wide array of professionals from city government and the design field. An online permit processing application significantly enhanced the efficiency of NYC DOT permitting operations. HIQA Central Office Tel: 718-780-8280 3.1 General Provisions For Construction-Related Permits 16 Court Street, 15th floor WITHIN THIS 15 FEET THE FIRST 8 FEET ADJACENT TO THE CURB IS FOR MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT, THE THE REMAINDER OF THIS 15 FEET IS FOR 5 FOOT CLEAR FOR PEDESTRIANS WITH BARRIERS NO IMPACT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE 47 FEET OF THE REAMINDER OF THE ROADWAY AT ANY TIME._ MEC-07-270. SECTION 7: AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO OBTAIN PERMITS. 30-30 Thomson Avenue, 4th Floor CGL insurance. See, Sidewalks must conform to ADA requirements for a minimum clear-path width and provision of spaces where wheelchair users can pass one another or turn around, Provide an unobstructed clear path of 8 feet or one half the sidewalk width (whichever is greater) in commercial, high-density residential, and transit-adjacent areas, Sidewalks in low-rise residential areas should be at least 5 feet wide, Wherever possible, sidewalk cross-slope should not be greater than 2%, Sidewalks must meet load-bearing, friction, and other requirements per relevant standard specifications and regulations, Color of detectable warning strips on pedestrian ramps should contrast with surrounding pavement: red for, The area within 18 inches of the curb should be kept free of all obstructions, New York City Mayors Executive Order No.22 of 1995 (the Clear Corner Policy) states that to the maximum extent possible, structures and objects should not be placed in the corner quadrant, For recommended clearances between obstructions, see, Include planted areas and stormwater source controls within sidewalks wherever possible when a maintenance partner is identified, If work includes tree planting, consider the location of utility infrastructure, including DEP sewers and water mains, Maximize trees and other green cover wherever clearance allows. Upon completion of updates, the holds will be released. These are in addition to the "Common Requirements" listed at the beginning of this section. Click here to download. In order to maintain world-class streets, permits must be obtained for the work performed in the street. The requested permit must be appropriate for the type of work that is planned. Applicants must submit a completed permit application. USE OF METERED,AUTHORIZED PARKING AND NO STANDING ZONES IS PROHIBITED. THIS STIP IS USED FOR MULTIPLE CUTS IN A CURB/PARKING LANE AND FOR SINGLE CUTS IN CURB LANES THAT CONVERT TO TRAVEL LANES DURING SPECIFIC HOURS. PERMITTEE SHALL NOT MOVE, DAMAGE OR DISRUPT THE BENCH. Street excavations also adversely affect the condition of the streets, reducing the number of years the pavement would otherwise be expected to remain in good or excellent condition following resurfacing or reconstruction, and increasing repair and life cycle costs for the city. REQUIRES BUREAU OF BRIDGES APPROVAL PRIOR TO WORK. 22 Reade Street VERMEER CUT OF TRENCH. 1932 Arthur Avenue, 5th Floor Chapter 2 describes processes and tools to enhance advance planning and coordination of street work between NYC DOT's own capital resurfacing and reconstruction programs and the street infrastructure work of other stakeholders, especially those that perform a large number of street excavations. Permit applications near bridges are subject to approval by the Division of Bridges. In calendar year 2018 NYC DOT processed more than 700,000 construction permits. Entities that perform work in the streetsfrom utilities or contractors accessing subsurface infrastructure to property owners repairing sidewalksmust follow certain procedures when undertaking such work and must meet restoration requirements following its completion. The purpose of placing a street in protected status is to maintain the integrity of a new street surface. SECTION 24-224 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE VARIANCE GRANTED FOR HOURS AND DAYS STIPULATED HEREIN. Applicants should contact the NYC DOT Plan Examination Unit (PEU) of the Permit Office to initiate the application process and to determine specific requirements for a permit and a license, if required. In order to apply for an embargo waiver, a Request for Roadway/Sidewalk Permits during Embargo Periods form must be submitted for review and consideration to the Permit Office. If the applicant intends to do work associated with a Franchise, Concession or Revocable Consent Agreement, the applicant must have a copy of the Agreement prior to applying for a permit. ALL OCCUPANCY OF THE ROADWAY SHALL BE CONFINED TO THE PARKING LANE ONLY, WITH NO IMPACT ON THE BIKE LANE OR TRAVEL LANES AT ANY TIME. NYPD AGENTS AND VMS BOARDS REQUIRED AS PER MEC01-36. MAY WORK 24/7, OCCUPY CURB LANE, ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE OF MATERIAL ALLOWED. WHEN POSTING SIGNS ON TREES ONLY ELASTIC BANDS MAY BE USED. Click here to access theHighway Rules. Any emergency work on a street that involves a street opening/excavation requires a Street Opening Permit. SUCH SIGNS SHALL BE ORANGE,3'X3',DIAMOND SHAPE,WITH 4" BLACK LETTERING. THE VMS BOARD MUST STATE THE STREET TO BE CLOSED AND THE DATES AND TIMES OF SUCH CLOSURE. Exceptions include, Ribbon sidewalks are appropriate in R1-R6 zoning districts; full sidewalks are used elsewhere, Sidewalks should be as wide as possible appropriate to foot traffic and available street width, Sidewalks should always be provided on both sides of the street, A parks internal path located near a roadway does not substitute for a sidewalk, If the sidewalk is more than 25 feet wide, there should be a clear path adjacent to the building line and an 8-foot clear path adjacent to the curbside furnishing zone. NO WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS PERMIT UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ACTIVE VAULT PERMIT AT THE SAME LOCATION (EITHER PERMIT TYPE 117,107 OR 106). Work must begin within two hours after obtaining an Emergency Street Opening Permit Number and must be performed around the clock until the emergency is eliminated, unless otherwise directed by NYC DOT. Original insurance certificates for Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and Worker's Compensation insurance. PERMITTEE MUST NOTIFY NYPD/TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER 48 HOURS PRIOR TO CHANGING ANY SIGNS/MARKINGS. CONTINUED: (II) FIFTEEN FEET OF HYDRANTS (III) A CROSSWALK OR PEDESTRIAN RAMP, NOR SHALL IT BE STORED OR PLACED IN ANY MANNER AS TO OBSTRUCT ANY CROSSWALK OR PEDESTRIAN RAMP. Notices of Violation (NOVs)/Summonsesare issued when there is a violation of laws, rules, regulations, specifications, or stipulations. InspectionsAll work performed in the street is subject to inspection by the HIQA unit. Work Site Safety All obstructions on the street must be protected by barricades, fencing, railing with flags, lights, and/or signs placed at proper intervals and at prescribed hours in accordance with the most recent version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), published by the Federal Highway Administration, and the New York State Supplement. Permeable Interlocking Concrete Paver (PICP). If the applicant makes any changes to these authorized representative(s), he or she must update the Permittee Registration Application. ALL CLOSURES ARE CONFINED TO 15 FEET TO THE NEW EAST CURB LINE. Adjoining Existing and New SidewalksJunctions and transitions between new and existing sidewalks must conform to specifications. FULL CURB TO CURB RESTORATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE WORK. FOUR SPEED REDUCERS ARE LOCATED IN THE ROADWAY OF YOUR PROPOSED WORK AREA.PRIOR TO BEGINING ANY WORK,TO ENSURE THAT YOU RESTORE IN-KIND, YOU MUST CONTACT THE NYC TRAFFIC PLANNING DIVISION TO OBTAIN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MARKING PLANS FOR SPEED REDUCER INSTALLATION AND ANY SIGNAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REDUCER. WORK 7 PM - 6 AM WEEKNIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS. MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN RTE 9A RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT REPAIR DETAILS FOR REPLACEMENT OF 50 YEARS CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALK DATED 9/7/2001. Your permit(s) must be reviewed and released by the OCMC Office. Fax: (212) 361-1900, Queens From a block party, which opens a single block to community activities for a day, to Summer Streets, which dedicates over 7 miles of streets to pedestrians, runners, and cyclists, programming reminds New Yorkers that streets are public space, and should support active, healthy, and sustainable lifestyles. While the files are presented here in .pdf format, the source drawings are actually produced as MicroStation .dgn files. DESIGNATED AS COBBLESTONE STREET. For further information, call (212) 839-9435. ). 8FTRES-RESTORE AS PER SKETCH #1 OF DOT'S PROTECTED STREET RESTORATION REQ'MENTS. Upon satisfactory payment, the hold(s) will be released. Tel: (212) 669-7817 To this end, this chapter discusses existing mechanisms that help inform utility companies and other potentialstreet excavatorsof impending NYC DOT work, including how to access information on NYC DOT's planned capital projects, weekly street resurfacing schedules, "protected street"*information and other data that can help to facilitate effective communication regarding street work. THIS STIP IS USED FOR BPP PLANS AND REQUIRES THE CONTRACTOR TO RESTORE HALF THE ROADWAY PLUS 5'. Attn: Forestry The Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains and installs New York City parking regulation signs. Fax: (718) 699-7491 (212) 839-8857 THIS PERMIT REQUIRES REVIEW AND RELEASE FOR SPECIAL TRAFFIC PROJECT RESTORATION. 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Ground Floor, Room G-210 NO WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED WITHIN A BLOCK FRONTING A SCHOOL INCLUDING INTERSECTIONS FOR ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SCHOOL START TIME THROUGH ONE HOUR AFTER END OF SCHOOL TIME. CONTRACTORS WHO AT ANY TIME DURING THEIR PERMITTED WORK ENCOUNTER TRAFFIC SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS, DETECTION EQUIP OR ANY TYPE OF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (WIRELESS OR HARD-WIRED) ON ANY NYCDOT FACILITY, THAT IS NOT INCLUDED ON THE DESIGN/BUILD DWGS, SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY NYCDOT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AT. Private property owners are responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining sidewalks abutting their properties. MAY ALSO WORK SAT AND SUN 7 AM TO 6 PM, AS WELL AS NIGHTLY 10 PM TO 5 AM. SECTION 5: DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE(S) TO ACCEPT SERVICE OF SUMMONS AT THE APPLICANT'S BUSINESS OFFICE: Enter the names of at least two people who are authorized to accept summonses for his/her corporation and who are located at his/her business address. MAY ALSO WORK 7PM TO 11PM WEEK DAYS ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEP INSPECTION WITH INSPECTOR ON SITE. DOTs lighting-levels and uniformity guidelines are based on those established by the IES Roadway Lighting standard RP-8-14 (or more stringent where needed). THE TRAFFIC STIPULATIONS ON THIS PERMIT DO NOT GO INTO EFFECT AS LONG AS THE CONTRACTOR CONTINUES TO WORK NON-STOP, AROUND THE CLOCK, TO CORRECT THE EMERGENCY SITUATION. WORK HOURS ARE 7 AM - 8 PM MON-FRI AND 9 AM - 6 PM SAT. Further information on responding to CARs may be found in the Highway Rules, Section 2-02(d). Customer Service: (718) 816-2300, The Bronx The city has master revocable consent agreements with electric utility companies that allow them to occupy and use city property for transformer vaults.