New York — Construction superintendents in New York City can hold only one primary job, under new limitations that went into effect Jan. 1.
Previously, the New York City Department of Buildings allowed a person to be the primary superintendent on no more than three nonmajor building jobs or one major building job. Now, superintendents – who are tasked with “maintaining a safe site” – can hold only one job: either a major or a nonmajor building job.
Any superintendents who were holding three nonmajor jobs on Dec. 31 are allowed to continue in those roles. However, when one ends, they won’t be permitted to take on another third job. For those who had two nonmajor jobs on Dec. 31, they aren’t allowed to take on another second job when one ends.
Allowances for all multiple job holders will end on Jan. 1, 2027, according to DOB.
Throughout 2016, a superintendent will be allowed to continue designating a competent person on a jobsite, but only if the superintendent holds one job. The competent person allowance will sunset on Jan. 1, 2027, when a superintendent will be required to be onsite at all times when work is taking place, with some exceptions.
DOB notes that the decrease in allowable primary jobs for superintendents will not affect their ability to serve in a backup or nonprimary role.
One exception to the new rule is that primary construction superintendents still will be allowed to serve in that role on multiple nonmajor building jobs located on the same lot or contiguous lots.