Construction Fence

A temporary barrier installed around a construction site to protect the public by restricting access to hazardous areas and helping contain construction activities.

Construction Superintendent

A qualified individual responsible for supervising construction work on certain projects and ensuring the work complies with approved plans, the Building Code, and DOB regulations.

Cooling Tower Registration

The process of registering a building’s cooling tower with the NYC Department of Buildings and complying with required inspections, testing, cleaning, maintenance, and annual certification to help prevent the spread…

Corrective Action Request (CAR)

A notice issued by the Department of Buildings requiring an owner or applicant to correct deficiencies or provide additional information before an application, inspection, or project can proceed. Failure to…

Cure

A cure is the process of correcting a violation within a specified period in order to avoid penalties. Certain violations are designated as “curable,” allowing respondents to submit proof of…

Cure Date

A cure date is the deadline by which a violating condition must be corrected to qualify for a cure. Missing the cure date may result in the loss of cure…