New York State Department of Labor Safety and Health

Public Assembly - ESU reviews and approves applications for places of public assembly.

Regulation:

State Standard Building Code for Places of Public Assembly (Code Rule 36)

Application Form:

Application for Examination of Plans  SH 700 (open in a new window) 

Ski Tows and Passenger Tramways - ESU reviews and approves applications for ski tows and passenger tramways.

Regulation:

Ski Tows and Other Passenger Tramways  Code Rule 32 (open in a new window) 

Application Form:

Application for Approval of Plans for Aerial Tramway, Chair or Gondola, J-Bar, T- Bar, Rope Tow, Poma Lift, Skimobile, Etc. SH 706 (open in a new window) 

Elevators and Escalators in Factory and Mercantile Establishments - ESU reviews and approves applications for elevators and escalators in factory and mercantile establishments.

Regulation:

Construction, Guarding, Equipment, Maintenance and Operation of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Hoists and Hoistways in Factories and Mercantile Establishments Code Rule 8  

Application Form:

Application for Approval of Plans Hoistways and Hoistway Gates or Doors SH 702 (open in a new window)
SH 703 (open in a new window) Application for Approval of Plans for Passenger, Freight, Combination or Sidewalk Elevators, Escalator or Dumbwaiter

Tents and Bleachers for 300 or More Occupants - ESU review and approve applications for tents and bleachers for 300 or more occupants.

Regulation:

Application Form:

Application for Amusement Device, Viewing Stand and/or Tent Permit SH 80 (open in a new window)

Window Cleaning Equipment - ESU reviews and approves applications for window cleaning equipment. We developed "Window Cleaning Equipment Requirements Guidance" to help in the window cleaning equipment approval process.

Window Cleaning Equipment Requirements Guidance:  In New York State, window-cleaning equipment is subject to approval by the Engineering Services Unit. We encourage applicants to meet with ESU representatives before designing, purchasing and installing Window Cleaning Equipment. Contact the ESU office at 518-457-1536 to schedule a pre-application meeting or to ask questions about the approval process.

General Window Cleaning Equipment Approval Application Checklist (open in a new window)

Updated Window Washing Advisory Standard 101 (open in a new window) & 111 (open in a new window)

Regulation:

Protection of Persons Employed at Window Cleaning Structural Requirements, Equipment and Procedures Code Rule 21

Application Form:

Application for Approval of Material or Device SH 753 (open in a new window)

Storage of Explosives - ESU issue variances for the storage of explosives

Regulation:

Possession, Handling, Storage and Transportation of Explosives Code Rule 39

Application Form:

Petition for a Variance or Other Relief SH 751 (open in a new window)

Boiler Installation Variance - ESU provides support to the Boiler Safety Bureau by issuing variances for boiler installations

Regulation:

Low Pressure Boilers Code Rule 4

Construction, Installation, Inspection and Maintenance of High Pressure Boilers; Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels Code Rule 14

Application Form:

Petition for a Variance or Other Relief SH 751 (open in a new window)

Applicable Variances:

AV-B-1 Boiler Room Clearance (open in a new window)
AV-B-2 Boiler Room Egress (open in a new window)

Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) Programs - ESU provides support to the Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) Bureau by issuing variances and alternative compliance agreements to public employers.

Regulation:

PESH

Application Form:

Petition for a Permanent Variance or Alternative Complaince Agreement SH 780 (open in a new window)

Asbestos Abatement - The ESU provides support to the Asbestos Control Bureau by issuing variances for asbestos abatement projects. The ESU has issued Applicable Variances for some asbestos abatement projects.  We developed a Guidance Document (AGD-v2.0) on ICR 56 (open in a new window) that offers details on variances and how to comply with the asbestos regulation, including the latest Code Rule 56 Revision.

Regulation:

Asbestos Code Rule 56 (open in a new window)

Guidance and Variance Information Code Rule 56

Application Form:

Petition for an Asbestos Variance SH 752 (open in a new window)

Applicable Variances:

Controlled Demolition (Municipal) AV-A-1 (open in a new window)
Negative Air Ventilation Exhaust AV-A-2 (open in a new window) 
Non-friable ACM Floor Covering Mastic removal Using Chemical Methods along with Low-speed Floor Buffers AV-A-3 (open in a new window) 
Removal or Cleanup of Intact Minor Size Non-friable ACM Floor Tile AV-A-4 (open in a new window)