NYC Local Laws · Defined
Local Law 146 of 2021: Temporary construction equipment safeguards
Addresses final inspections for temporary construction equipment permits and prohibits stand-off brackets under the amended NYC provisions.
New York City jurisdiction · Sources checked September 15, 2026. Law numbers repeat by year. These educational summaries are not legal advice or a complete compliance checklist. Later amendments, agency rules, building characteristics, and effective dates determine the requirements for a particular property. Use the linked City sources to confirm current obligations.
Why it matters
Temporary works need a closeout plan as well as an installation plan. The design team and contractor should establish applicable inspections and equipment restrictions before procuring or reusing protection systems. This safety legislation is separate from permanent-building completion.
In practice
A project example
A construction closeout review checks temporary equipment permit status rather than assuming that removing the equipment automatically resolves every associated filing.
Technical references
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.