NYC Local Laws · Defined
Local Law 78 of 2017: Construction incident reporting
Establishes construction injury and fatality reporting requirements associated with NYC’s construction safety oversight.
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
Required incident documentation is distinct from immediate emergency response and other notification duties. Owners and contractors should identify responsible parties and current reporting instructions in advance. A routine construction progress report does not replace a required incident submission or determine regulatory compliance.
In practice
A project example
After a reportable incident, a project team follows the applicable notification and reporting procedures while separately documenting schedule and cost effects for the lender.
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.