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Second Phase of Campaign Against Illegal Advertising Launched |
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On July 25, 2007, Buildings Commissioner Patricia J. Lancaster, FAIA, launched phase two of the Department’s enforcement campaign against illegal advertising. Expanding upon a crackdown on illegal advertising on sidewalk sheds initiated in January, this second phase targets illegal advertising signs on building walls. These signs, also known as "flex signs", are generally large in size and mounted by anchors to the exterior wall of a building. |
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On July 30, 2007, the Brooklyn Borough Office will launch the Buildings Scan and Capture Application Network (B-SCAN) document management system. B-SCAN scans virtually all |
contents of a job folder (with the exception of plans) for the electronic processing, storage and online retrieval of documents associated with New Building and Alteration applications. Already enabled in Staten Island and the Bronx, B-SCAN will be implemented citywide over the next few months.
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| Public Hearing On Minimal Noise Rules |
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On July 31, 2007, the Department of Environmental Protection is holding a public hearing to take comments on the proposed rule concerning the minimal noise impact of construction activities. This proposed rule lists certain construction activities and conditions that will be permitted outside the allowable hours of construction outlined in the new Noise Code. |
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