The mandate that limits construction to only essential or emergency work pursuant to New York State Gubernatorial Emergency Order 202.6, has been extended through June 7, 2020, in New York City.
All licenses/registrations and permits issued by the Department of Buildings and expiring from the beginning of the declaration of the state of emergency through the period of the emergency declaration are extended in accordance with Mayoral Emergency Executive Order 112. Approved sites need to post a new Certificate of Authorization with the expiration date of June 7, 2020.
Permit Renewal Extension
Permits already in effect shall remain in effect until the end of the term for which they were issued. Permits that would have expired during the state of emergency have been extended for the duration of the state of emergency. If the state of emergency is extended, the permit expiration date will automatically be extended, however applicants are still able and encouraged to renew permits in a timely manner.
License Renewal Extension
Licenses/registrations expiring from the beginning of the declaration of the state of emergency through the period of the emergency declaration are extended for the duration of the state of emergency. Affected licenses/registrations will be automatically extended by subsequent orders until the state of emergency in the City of New York is no longer in effect.
Any licensee/registrant who is eligible and can satisfy the requirements for renewal of their license/registration may submit their application for renewal at any time during this period. Following the extension period, licensees/registrants will be subject to all requirements for the renewal of their respective license/registration.
Insurance Requirements
While the expiration date of the permits has been extended, valid insurance required by law or rule is still required and no work can be performed without updated insurance under these extended permits. Licensees/registrants must also ensure that all required insurances are active during this extension period.
Certificates of Authorization
Once a request is approved in the Essential Construction portal, a Certificate of Authorization must be printed for each approved job and posted at the work site. Prior certificates are now valid until June 7, 2020 and a new certificate needs to be printed and posted at the work site.