COVID-19 Violations: Avoiding State and City Violations

Avoid COVID-19 state and city violations during Phase 1 restart. Department of Buildings (DOB) inspectors will be issuing covid-19 related violations starting July 8, 2020. Inspectors will look for job sites that are not in compliance with Covid-19 state/city Phase 1 restart requirements. Penalties of $5000.00 will be doled out for any violations found. The site may be issued a Stop Work Order. Penalties for continued non-compliance can be as high as $10K for each offense.

Job sites will be issued Stop Work Orders if they are without a Safety Plan or a State affirmation conspicuously posted. Stop Work Orders can also be given out for not having a proper hand washing station, therefore DOB inspectors will look for compliance with the following:, Compliance with all social distancing protocols, Appropriate face coverings worn by all site personnel and visitors, Readily available hand hygiene stations which must have soap, running water and paper towels. Alcohol based hand sanitizers in lieu of hygiene stations are also acceptable., Visibly posted Covid-19 signage to remind all personnel to follow the proper hygiene and social distancing rules. Signs that show appropriate use of PPE and cleaning and disinfecting protocol., Properly completed and updated cleaning and disinfection logs, Capacity signage at confined spaces, must be posted within the cab and at each landing., A communication plan for employees, visitors, and clients on site., Completed and updated logs. These logs must list each person on the site to ensure effective contact tracing.