It is important that contractors and utility companies are responsible partners as well in order for coordination to be effective. 66 John Street, 10th Floor See the state links below for available standard drawings. The applicant will be able to pick up the permit from the Permit Office in the borough in which the canopy is located upon payment of the appropriate fee. FULL CORNER QUADRANT RESTORATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CORNER QUADRANTS EXCAVATED. Listed in the table are the most commonly requested Sidewalk Construction Permit types, which may be used when completing an application. NYC ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 19-142, WORKERS ON EXCAVATIONS: A PERSON TO WHOM A PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED, TO USE OR OPEN A STREET, SHALL BE REQUIRED, BEFORE SUCH PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED, TO AGREE THAT NONE BUT COMPETENT WORKERS, SKILLED IN THE WORK REQUIRED OF THEM, SHALL BE EMPLOYED THEREON, (CONT. NO WORK CAN OCCUR WITHIN 2 BLOCKS OF AN ACTIVELY OPERATING NYCDDC SITE. Five types are relevant to the citys street lights: I, II, III, IV, and V. Standard Street Light: Standard pole (Octagonal) with LED Cobra Head luminaire. The full list of rules and regulations is contained in the Highway Rules, Sections 2-02 and 2-04, and should be consulted before any work is performed on the street. New York, NY 10013 Outlined below are the basic application procedures for Street Opening Permits. The maximum transverse slope permitted for vault covers, gratings and other sidewalk structures is 1" in 5'. This category of permits applies to openings/excavations or other work in a street that may cause damage to the street surface or to any work that the Permit Office believes would compromise the street surface. Information on the restoration requirements for sidewalk repairs can be found inChapter 4 Executing Work in the Street. These include major construction related projects or planned traffic enhancements (e.g., Second Avenue subway, bus rapid transit, water tunnel route), or where there are significant traffic issues (e.g., thru streets, exits and entrances to major tunnels and bridges). RESTORATION OF ROADWAY WHICH HAS RED COLORED BUS LANE MARKING MUST BE RESTORED AS FOLLOWS: FOUR COATS OF TERACOTTA #103856 RIDE-A-WAY COATING MATER'L MFG'D BY INTERGRATED PAVING CONCEPTS INC OR EQUIVALENT. VERMEER CUT OF TRENCH. 22 Reade Street A statement that the canopy design and construction conforms to NYC DOT Standard Details of Construction. A scale of one to five $ symbols is used rather than specific monetary amounts because actual costs are subject to change. Bureau of Permit Management and Construction Control THIS PERMIT IS BEING ISSUED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PERMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING LINE TO BUILDING CURB TO CURB RESTORATION AS AGREED TO WITH THE BOROUGH ASHO'S OFFICE. OCCUPY 12 FOOT WIDTH OF ROADWAY; FULL WIDTH OF ROADWAY RESTORED TO TRAFFIC WHEN SITE IS UNATTENDED. For design criteria, technical information, finishes, and color specification, refer to DOTs Bureau of Traffic Operations, Division of Street Lighting specifications. The organization of the Street Works Manual generally follows the chronological process of planning and undertaking work in the street. Immediately upon completing the compaction of the backfill of any street opening/excavation, a temporary pavement of an acceptable asphalt paving mixture not less than 4 inches thick after compaction must be installed flush with the adjacent surfaces; or, If plating or decking will be used, the size of the plate or decking must extend a minimum of 12 inches beyond the edge of the, Permanently Restored Opening / Excavation. Either response must be sent to NYC DOT's Division of Bridges at bridgeshold@dot.nyc.gov for review and release prior to commencing work. A permit is required for new sidewalk installation, repairs, and replacements. ON STIP WAGE02), WORK NORTHBOUND 7AM-4PM M-F AND 9AM-6PM SAT/SUN. An application for a Street Opening Permit on a protected street will automatically be placed on a Street Arterial Maintenance (SAM) hold if the proposed work is to start within 18 months of the street being resurfaced or reconstructed. Listed in the table are the most commonly requested Building Operations/Construction Activity Permit types, which may be used when completing an application. New York, NY 10004 New York State Department of Transportation coordinates operation of transportation facilities and services including highway, bridges, railroad, mass transit, port, waterway and aviation facilities . SECTION 7: AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO OBTAIN PERMITS. BUG Ratings DOT Street Lighting evaluates LED luminaires using the IES BUG (Backlight, Uplight, and Glare) rating system as part of its specifications. NO LANE CLOSURES PERMITTED TWO HOURS PRIOR TO BARCLAYS CENTER EVENTS THROUGH TWO HOURS AFTER THE EVENT HAS ENDED. WORK INCLUDES: CURB/SIDEWALK REPAIR AS NEEDED; ROADWAY MILLING/REPAIR AND RESURFACING; REMOVAL OF CENTER MEDIAN; RESETTING UTILITY OPENING; REMOVAL/REINSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS INCLUDING CONDUIT; INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND PARKING SIGNAGE. Division of Review & Construction Compliance (718) 595-5223 or If any proposed work is within 100 feet of a bridge or structure, applicants must submit a scaled drawing showing the work and exact location. For New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) capital projects, a CPO hold can only be released by DDC. 59 Maiden Lane, 37th floor DOT is also testing solar-powered lighting at select locations in flood-prone areas. To request release of a Revenue hold, the permittee must contact NYC DOT's Fiscal Affairs Office to arrange for payment of outstanding bills. Fax: (718) 430-4663 If all the documentation is accepted, pre-determined permit stipulations are added to the permit and the application is sent for processing. RESTORE ALL TRAVEL LANES TO TRAFFIC. MANTAIN 1 13 FOOT LANE EAST BOUND, 1 15 FOOT LANE WEST BOUND. It draws from a wide range of resources and experience to present a coherent set of choices for street design. Canopy design and construction must be in accordance with NYC DOT Standard Details of Construction. 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. Payment by an applicant of outstanding fines, civil penalties or judgments imposed or entered against such applicant by a court or ECB; Payment by an applicant of outstanding fees or other charges lawfully assessed by NYC DOT against such applicant pursuant to the Highway Rules or other applicable law; and/or, Satisfactory compliance by an applicant with a CAR or order issued by the Commissioner. WITH NYCDOT MILLING AND PAVING OPERATION. Brooklyn, NY 11211 A copy of the form can also be foundin Appendix B, Forms. Canopy permits are generally taken out by building owners, business owners, and canopy installers. WORK BEING PERFORMED IS FOR EMERGENCY SIDEWALK REPAIRS DUE TO TORNADOS. CONTAINER SHALL NOT BE STORED OR PLACED WITHIN: (I) "NO STOPPING", "NO STANDING", "NO PARKING ANYTIME" OR "AUTHORIZED PARKING" AREAS. RED LIGHT CAMERA CONDUIT IS LOCATED IN YOUR PROPOSED WORK AREA. United States Department of Transportation, Book of Standards for Highways and Incidental Structures, Construction and Traffic Standard Details, Design Standards and Specifications Drawings, PDF, DGN (freely available login required), PDF, DGN (individual division details also available). Restoration Once work in the street has been completed, permittees are required to restore the street excavation to provide a smooth riding surface. Chapter 4 describes the processes for executing work in the streets, after permits and approvals are obtained, and the enforcement actions NYC DOT may take to safeguard city streets. A SEPARATE 221 PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR CAPITAL/GOVT PROJECTS. A collection of manuals, specifications, and other publications relevant to the Office of Traffic Operations. Any emergency work on a street that involves a street opening/excavation requires a Street Opening Permit. Any work is subject to suspension during an NYC DOT-issued. Please note that although permits can be submitted, paid for and printed out 24/7, the permit review process occurs only during normal weekday Permit Office hours. All other times: (718) 433-3447, The Bronx and North Queens (north of the Long Island Expressway) FULL BUILDING LINE RESTORATION IS REQUIRED FOR WIDTH OF THE ROADWAY. The permittee may apply for a re-issuance online, or in-person by accessing either theApplication to Re-Issue Permitsor theApplication to Re-Issue Governmental Work Permit(s). ONE 11-FOOT LANE MAY REMAIN CLOSED FOR CONCRETE CURING ONLY, ON WEEKENDS, DEFINED AS 12:01AM SATURDAY THROUGH 6AM MONDAY. (NAME AT LEAST 2). Traffic Engineering Standard Drawings Standard Sheets. Sidewalk flagsMust be 5'x 5' where feasibleAll flags containing substantial defects as defined in the Highway Rules must be replaced; patching of individual flags is not permitted. NO NOISY OPERATIONS BETWEEN 12:01 AM AND 7:00AM. 210 Joralemon Street, 8th Floor There is a central Permit Office in Manhattan and borough Permit Offices in each of the other boroughs. OR PUBLIC PARK WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM CITY OF NEW YORK PARKS AND RECREATION IS REQUIRED. nyc.gov/dot. 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. NYC DOT inspects sidewalks for defects and when a defect is identified, a Sidewalk Violation is issued to the property owner and a copy is submitted to the County Clerk's office. Special Notice: This edition was finalized before the state of emergency due to COVID-19; as city processes adapt in response to the crisis, they may temporarily differ from the guidance provided here. Tel: (718) 390-2080, The Bronx THE SITE OF YOUR PROPOSED WORK MAY BE WITHIN 100FT OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE. 22 Reade Street, 6th Fl. This list is provided as a reference tool, for informational purposes only, and is not an exhaustive list. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESTRICTED FROM REMOVING ANY STREET FURNITURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TREE PITS. WORK 7 PM-10 AM WEEKNIGHTS. The canopy maintenance permit is from the "07" Canopy Permit series; the specific permit type to be applied for depends on the land use to which the canopy is being attached. Upon satisfactory payment, the hold(s) will be released. DESIGNATED LANDMARK AREA. Office hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Find community presentations. Office hours: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM (in person) (212) 839-9666 PHONE#508-429-6023. Staten Island, NY 10301 Applications for NYC DOT vault permits are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 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. Most vault work also requires plan approval and a permit from DOB. The way street work is executed impacts vehicular and pedestrian movement, the useful life of the street surface, and the experience of the street as a public space. Brooklyn, NY 11202 City streets facilitate the movement of pedestrians, transit riders, motorists and cyclists as well as the delivery of goods and services throughout the city. Bronx, NY 10455 Jamaica, NY 11435 10 Richmond Terrace, Room 308 See the most recent version of Drawing # H1029 of the NYC DOT. A street is considered to be protected for five years from the date it was last resurfaced or reconstructed. 16 Court Street, 7th Fl. THE CONTRACTOR MUST CALL HIQA BOROUGH OFFICE BEFORE THE FINAL RESTORATION STARTS SO THAT HIQA CAN MONITOR THE WORK. 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. Cobra Head fixture on standard lamppost This chapter, which constitutes the current DOT Street Lighting Catalogue, outlines options for street and pedestrian lighting for New York City streets, bikeways, pedestrian bridges, pedestrian malls, plazas, and parks. THIS STIP IS USED WHEN MORE THAN 50% OF THE INTERSECTION HAS BEEN EXCAVATED OR IF WORK CROSSES THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. The contact information and hours of operation for all Permit Offices can be found in Appendix C, NYC DOT Contact Information. 1FTRES-RESTORE AS PER SKETCH #9 OD DOT'S PROTECTED STREET RESTORATION REQ'MENTS. Click here for a list of current construction embargoes. Office hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Brooklyn The purpose of placing a street in protected status is to maintain the integrity of a new street surface. View the, Applicants must obtain all applicable original permits and/or approvals from any other governmental agencies prior to applying for a permit. This category also covers installations above the street such as banners and decorative lights and permanent installations on the street such as bike racks. Section 2.3 Key Principles for Effective Notice and Coordination of Planned Street Work, Section 3.3 The Permit Application Process, Section 3.6 Emergency Work and Special Circumstances, http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/insurancereq.pdf, Instructions for Permittee Registration Application, Application for Roadway/Sidewalk Permit(s), Appendix A, Common Permit Types and Documents Needed, Appendix D, Other Agency and Utility Contact Information, Application for Governmental Work Permit(s), Section 3.5 Other Provisions Pertaining to Permits, Application to Renew Governmental Permit(s), The permit application is available online, Chapter 4, Section 4.5 Street Construction Inspections and Enforcement, Request for Roadway/Sidewalk Permits during Embargo Periods form, Section 4.3 Street Restoration Requirements, Building Operations/Construction Activity Permits, Minimum Clearance Requirements For Transformer Vaults, Department of Design and Construction, Construction Director Borough Offices, Department of City Planning Borough Offices, Department of Parks and Recreation Borough Offices, Environmental Control Board Borough Offices, Chapter 2Advance Notice and Coordination of Planned Street Work, Instructions for Filing Plans and Guidelines for the Design of Sidewalks, Curbs, Roadways and Other Infrastructure Components, Street Arterial Maintenance (SAM) Release Form for Protected Streets, Application to Renew Governmental Work Permit(s), Application to Reissue Governmental Work Permit(s), Written Consent from Property Owner to install and maintain a canopy, Temporary Construction Signage Purchase Directions, Construction Project Information Signs (CPIS) Directions, Engineering Package for Vault Application, Section 3.4 Canopy Authorization and Permits, Weekly milling, resurfacing and concrete repair schedules, Insurance and Indemnification Requirements from Title 34, Rules of the City of New York, Critical Streets list in the Highway Rules, Section 2-07 (c) (5), Franchise, Concession or Revocable Consent, Application to Re-issue Government Permits, Additional information about historic districts, Construction Embargos at the Special Traffic Advisory link, Request for Roadway/Sidewalk Permits during Embargo Periods, Information regarding sidewalk violations, Pave Street-W/ Engineering & Inspection Fee, Place Equipment Other Than Crane Or Shovel, Franchise Installations (Overhead Structures), Electric power lines, cables, conduit and lighting cables, Gas, oil, steam, petroleum and gaseous materials, Communications, alarm, signal lines, cables and conduit, Reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines, REQUIRES DOB APPROVAL or REQUIRES DOT FRANCHISE, CONDUIT CONSTRUCTION (CABLE, TELECOMMUNICATION) AND FRANCHISE, REQUIRES DOT HIGHWAY INSPECTION QUALITY ASSURANCE (HIQA) APPROVAL, REQUIRES APPROVAL FROM DOT SIGNALS UNIT or, REQUIRES DOB APPROVAL (IF IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NEW BUILDING OR BUILDING ALTERATION), FRANCHISE INSTALLATION (OVERHEAD STRUCTURE), REQUIRES APPROVAL FROM DOT STREET LIGHTING UNIT, Franchises, Concessions and Consents - (212) 839-6550, MTA/NYCT - Bus Operations - (646) 252-5517 or (646) 252-5544, 18 inches (maximum 24 inches) from the grating edge perpendicular to curb, Division of Review & Construction Compliance - (718) 595-5223 or Plan Review Section - (718) 595-5191, * Maintain minimum Clear Path requirement (Below), General customer service - (800) ASK-USPS, 5 feet offset along the curb line (Not Permitted in front), Department of Consumer Affairs - 311 or (212) NEW-YORK outside the five boroughs, Con Ed, Verizon, National Grid, etc. If there is no hold, the permit is issued to the applicant after appropriate payment is received. An Occupancy of Sidewalk Permit is required when either more than 3 feet from the property line is obstructed by a fence or a minimum of 5 feet of clear path cannot be maintained for pedestrians, or as otherwise stipulated. WORK 9 AM TO 7 PM EXCEPT SUNDAY. If the existing sidewalk is the structural roof of a vault or other opening, a DOB-approved plan for the restoration of the sidewalk, must be submitted as part of the application process. (212) 839-2410 New York, NY 10007 Borough Permit OfficesIn-person applications for all other construction-related work can be submitted to the borough office in the borough in which the work is to be performed. Poles (POL) hold A POL hold is automatically placed if the proposed permit work is for the installation of a pole on the sidewalk, which must be reviewed, approved and released by NYC DOT Street Lighting. NYC DOT may order a vault licensee or the owner of the premises where the vault is located to fill in an abandoned vault. PROVIDE 5 FEET FOR PEDESTRIANS ON SIDEWALK OR IN CURB LANE. DO NOT PLACE ON MTA/NYCT ANTENNA POLES. HIQA inspects work sites for compliance with Title 19 of the NYC Administrative Code, NYC DOT Rules and Regulations, NYC DOT specifications and NYC DOT permit stipulations. A one-time Street Opening Permit must also be obtained to install the poles that support the canopy. WORK IS PERMITTED BETWEEN 9AM AND 6PM SATURDAY FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DISCONNECTING THE CUSTOMER FROM THE OLD GAS MAIN, AND RECONNECTING THE CUSTOMER TO THE NEW GAS MAIN. Notices of Violation (NOVs)/Summonsesare issued when there is a violation of laws, rules, regulations, specifications, or stipulations. WORK 9 PM TO 6 AM NIGHTLY. 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. TO FRI. AND 9AM TO 11 PM SAT. The pedestal is monolithically poured with the foundation. MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS ALONG EXTERIOR STREET WILL BE IN EFFECT DURING ALL SPECIAL EMBARGOS AFFECTING THE AREA SUCH AS THE POPE VISIT AND ALL STAR GAME. A hold is a "do not release" order that can be placed on permits or permittees to prevent the permit from being processed. Emergency work will not be placed on hold and shall proceed in accordance with Highway Rules, Section 2-11 (g). HIQA may also inspect emergency street openings/excavations and utility access cover openings. Brooklyn.Forestry@parks.nyc.gov CONTRACTOR MAY NOT REMOVE OR RELOCATE ANY PARKING METERS OR BLOCK PUBLIC ACCESS TO MUNI-METERS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM NYCDOT PARKING METER DIVISION AT 718-894-8651. 1400 Williamsbridge Road, 1st floor If a permit application includes permit requests to work on embargoed streets within 90 days prior to the start of the HE (November 16th), the permittee will be presented with a warning, during the application process, stating that such permit request(s) will be subject to the upcoming HE. All materials used for backfill must be free from bricks, blocks, excavated pavement materials and/or organic material or other debris. WORK ALLOWED 8 AM TO 4 PM SATURDAY. The form must be completed and faxed to NYC DOTs Emergency Authorization Unit (EAU), which will confirm that the applicant's insurance is current and that the location requires an EAN. Under the surface, the same streets support the city's water, sewer, power and telecommunications infrastructure, as well as its subway tunnels and building vaults. Tel: (212) 361-1400 NO EQUIPMENT/MAT'L MAY BE PLACED ON TOP OF SENSORS. Appendix ACommon Permit Types and Documents Needed, Appendix DOther Agency and Utility Contact Information, DOB BUILDER'S PAVEMENT PLAN (BPP) AUTHORIZATION FORM, (Initial submission only) Inevitably, street excavations to install or access this infrastructure disrupt the normal activity of New York's streets, causing frustration and confusion for local residents and businesses.