need referral for a code consultant
We need to get some answers regarding fence height, egress requirements from rear yards, nyc approved trash/recycling enclosures, etc. Can anyone recommend a code consultant who could answer such questions?
We need to get some answers regarding fence height, egress requirements from rear yards, nyc approved trash/recycling enclosures, etc. Can anyone recommend a code consultant who could answer such questions?
If your house is in a landmarked district, you will need LPC permit for trash bin enclosure. See bottom of page 32, Approvals Required for Work: http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/pubs/workguide.pdf
Thanks for the responses – would still like some more recommendations since it may be hard to find someone available. I’ve downloaded the code and reviewed it and don’t trust myself to interpret all the different exceptions and conditions – that’s why architects use code consultants – it requires a more thorough knowledge of the codes than most architects want to spend their time on – they’d rather be designing.
I’ve e-mailed DOS regarding bin enclosures since I couldn’t find it referenced anywhere – I hope I get a response and will let the forum know if I do.
The fence height limit is 6′. Your local district Dept. of Sanitation can probably answer your question about trash enclosures, if there are any requirements.
Ethan, unless you relish the snark–and hey, it’s you’re life–might it not have been more useful to say, “You can just check the building code (online). You might find that you don’t need a consultant.” You could have tacked on some reference to personal experience and providing the URL for the building code certainly would have been helpful. Have a nice weekend.
You can just check the building code (online). Why would you want to waste money?
I recommend:
Scott Schnall, P.E.
178 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
718.875.2036 T
718.858.7165 F
He’s the “Mr. Brooklyn” of expediters. The only catch is he’s VERY difficult to get a hold of.