N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 21 § 508.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 508.9 - Application for program incentive

(a) For an owner to receive a program incentive for a residential building with qualified occupied square footage, such owner shall submit an application before October 31, 2013, which shall include the following information:

(1) name and address of owner;

(2) residential building address(es);

(3) designation of the residential building as single family detached, townhouse, or multi-family and method of construction as built on-site, modular, or manufactured;

(4) for residential buildings with more than one dwelling unit, number of dwelling units for which a program incentive is requested and the total number of dwelling units in the structure;

(5) qualified occupied square footage of the dwelling unit;

(6) a copy of the certificate(s) of occupancy or a certificate(s) of completion;

(7) a copy of the residential building's:

(i) second or higher level LEED certification based on the LEED for Homes Rating System or LEED for New Construction Rating System; or

(ii) second or higher level NGBS certification;

(8) a written description of the work performed that earned the incentive, which shall include but not be limited to design and construction techniques used to obtain the points necessary to obtain the LEED or NGBS certification and the minimum energy efficient specifications and performance specifications;

(9) for residential buildings of not more than three stories containing four or fewer dwellings, with central air conditioners or heat pumps, a copy of the technician's determination on room airflows;

(10) a copy of the written records of inspections performed in accordance with the requirements of sections 508.5 and 508.7 of this Part;

(11) a copy of documentation showing that all technicians performing inspections meet the qualifications specified in section 508.8 of this Part; and

(12) a copy of documentation showing that the builder meets the training requirements specified in section 508.8 of this Part.

(b) Upon receipt of an application, if the authority determines that the application is incomplete, the authority shall notify the owner within 45 days of receipt of the application and describe the information that is needed to complete the application.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 21 § 508.9