by Jorge Fontan | Aug 30, 2022 | Building Codes, Property Development, Real Estate
If you have encountered the term habitable room or habitable space, you may be wondering what that actually means. Habitable space commonly used in buildings codes. Building codes are complicated and have many terms that must be understood to properly assess the... 
by Jorge Fontan | Aug 8, 2022 | Building Codes, NYC DOB, Residential
The New York City Building Code and NY State Multiple Dwelling Law require that a living room must have at least one operable window. The window’s total surface area has to be at least 10% of the area of the room and the combined opening area at least 5% of the... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 20, 2022 | Building Codes, Building Systems, Construction Practices
You need to install GFCI or GFI outlets in your bathroom because bathrooms are wet areas and GFCI outlets will automatically shut off if water comes in contact with the electrical current. Building and Electrical Codes typically require at least one GFCI per bathroom... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 26, 2020 | Building Codes, NYC DOB
Legally Required Windows are windows that must be provided to satisfy a code requirement for example a bedroom must have a window as per code. This would be considered a Legally Required Window. Legally Required Window Certain spaces with buildings have... 
