Legislation Package to Address Scaffolding
Bills aim to speed up the process for taking down scaffolding, allow for less intrusive alternatives to be used, ensure the scaffolding...
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A SKYLINE RESTORATION PUBLICATION
ISSUE #45
SPRING/SUMMER 2023
NYC council members introduce package to "reduce the amount of scaffolding as well as heighten their design and lighting standards"
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Sweeping Updates to NYC Construction and Building Codes
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Peter Oxenham
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Skyline Introduces Skyline Access
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Working with the best in the industry
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- 8 min
Legalized adult-use cannabis + absolute liability Scaffold Law = ?
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