All GNACE new building or alterations designs, are performed or supervised by our licensed engineers which are required to review and approve all plans, reports and/or filing documents before obtaining a building permit . An application for a building permit is filed with the local building department. This application may require plans be filed, site studies be conducted, etc.
The building department either issues a permit, recommends changes to the plan that will allow a building permit to be issued, or denies the application. No work may begin until the building department issues the building permit.
Some of our design documents in CT, MA, NY, NYC, NYS have been stamped by our qualified licensed professional engineer. Most buiding departments require the licensed engineer or architect to stamp their drawings issued for: new buildings, additions and renovation projects, wind turbines, cogeneration and Interconnection applications, Energy Star performance reports, Structural components, site development and more.
For examples and more information visit:
http://www.hartford.gov/Development/lic-inspect/lic-build-faq.htm
http://www.carlislema.gov/Pages/CarlisleMA_Inspections/bprequirements
http://www.irecusa.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ConnectDocs/IC_Model.pdf
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/evaluate_performance/pm_pe_guide.pdf
http://www.townofsoutheast-ny.com/Public_Documents/SoutheastNY_Building/index
http://www.orchardparkny.org/town/planning/docs/pdf/BUILDING_PERMIT_%20APPLICATIONS_MASTER_COPY_NO_FANCY_HEADING.pdf
http://www.co.warren.ny.us/gov/comm/county_facilities/04-14-09.pdf
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City and State Projects:
GNACE helped design and review many City and State projects. GNACE review and/or Approval process:
After examining each site, GNACE prepares a general analysis report describing the conditions at the site, the project efficiencies, (if applicable) cause of the damages, CxA reviews, codes and reference standard, cost analysis, etc. The final reports are clearly written and help all parties understand the scope and findings. |
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The building code sets the minimum construction standards. Exceeding the requirements will just increase construction costs and construction delays. Licensed engineers and architects are required to perform most of the standard services, in order to obtain a construction Permit. In NY, NJ, CT and MA for example, many state and city agencies require a licensed professional (architect and/or engineer) to address their requirements. Some of the NY, NJ, CT licensing agencies are:
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, NYC DOB, NYC AEU, NYC DCA, NYC Port Authority - of New York and New Jersey, NYC MTA and more.
The States of Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and the City of New York have their own building codes. Many local communities have amended the state codes. For more information, visit the International Code Council (ICC) web site. You can also find information about the New York City Building Code the New York State Building Code the Connecticut State Building Code , the Massachusetts Building Code and the New Jersey State Building Code
Arnold Chase Residence, CT - nearly 4 yr construction:
During spring 2009 GNA Consulting Engineers reviewed the design, as-built construction phases & systems efficiency for the newest & largest (nearly 60,000 square feet) Mansion in CT: The West Hartford (Chase) Residence. GNACE report comments: " great architectural details... insufficient Mechanical & Electrical sustainability... typical MEP systems used in 1980's... less then 6% efficient... high construction costs". All design teams, consultants, construction firms, other project information and owner's records are confidential and private.
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