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

Applicable Regulation:

Code Rule 36 State Standard Building Code for Places of Public Assembly.

Application Form:

SH 700 Application for Examination of Plans

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

Applicable Regulation:

Code Rule 32 Ski Tows and Other Passenger Tramways

Application Form:

SH 706 Application for Approval of Plans for Aerial Tramway, Chair or Gondola, J-Bar, T- Bar, Rope Tow, Poma Lift, Skimobile, Etc.

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

Applicable Regulation:

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

Application Form:

SH 702 Application for Approval of Plans Hoistways and Hoistway Gates or Doors
SH 703 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.

Applicable Regulation:

Code Rule 36 State Standard Building Code for Places of Public Assembly
Code Rule 45 Amusement Devices, Viewing Stands and Tents at Carnivals, Fairs and Amusement Parks

Application Form:

SH 80 Application for Amusement Device, Viewing Stand and/or Tent Permit

Window Cleaning Equipment - ESU reviews and approves applications for window cleaning equipment. ESU has developed "Window Cleaning Equipment Requirements Guidance" to assist 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. The following information is provided to assist applicants in the Window Cleaning Equipment Approval Process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with ESU representatives prior to designing, purchasing and installing Window Cleaning Equipment. Applicants should feel free to contact the ESU office at 518-457-1536 to schedule a pre-application meeting or with questions on the approval process.

General Window Cleaning Equipment Approval Application Checklist

Updated Window Washing Advisory Standard 101 & 111

Applicable Regulation:

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

Application Form:

SH 753 Application for Approval of Material or Device

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

Applicable Regulation:

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

Application Form:

SH 751 Petition for a Variance or Other Relief

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

Applicable Regulation:

Code Rule 4 Low Pressure Boilers
Code Rule 14 Construction, Installation, Inspection and Maintenance of High Pressure Boilers; Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels

Application Form:

SH 751 Petition for a Variance or Other Relief

Applicable Variances:

AV-B-1 Boiler Room Clearance
AV-B-2 Boiler Room Egress

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.

Applicable Regulation:

PESH

Application Form:

SH 780 Petition for a Permanent Variance or Alternative Complaince Agreement

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. The ESU has developed a Guidance Document (AGD-v2.0) on ICR 56 that provides useful information on variances and complying with the asbestos regulation including the Code Rule 56 Revision.

Applicable Regulation:

Code Rule 56 Asbestos

Code Rule 56 Guidance and Variance Information

Application Form:

SH 752  Petition for an Asbestos Variance

Applicable Variances:

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