Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/19/2014
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
105 Bruckner Blvd
Address
Bronx
New York, New York, 10454
Website
http://www.urbangreencouncil.org/UGCInteraction?key=SJBT5clmGm8ylMu5_2FqAlBA_3D_3D
Categories
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, City Council passed a number of building resiliency laws, eight of which are currently in effect. With support from the NYC Department of Buildings, Urban Green Council developed this complimentary program to educate building professionals about the new resiliency laws, the resulting code changes, and how they will prepare the city for future extreme weather events.
- 29/13 Raising and Moving Buildings
- 82/13 Providing a Flood Manual
- 83/13 Preventing Sewage Backflow
- 95/13 Protecting Patient Care Areas
- 96/13 Survey Data and Flood Maps
- 99/13 Cable Length and Fuel Oil Storage
- 109/13 Temporary Flood Shields
- 111/13 Emergency and Standby Power
As a result, New York City architects and engineers are tasked with learning new code requirements and creating stronger, more resilient buildings. With support from the NYC Department of Buildings, Urban Green Council developed this program to educate building professionals about the laws, the resulting code changes, and how they will prepare the city for future extreme weather events.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is free, but registration is required for building security purposes.
