3-88 Utility Company and DOB Notifications

Question 1

When should the Incident Commander notify the responsible utility company via the Borough dispatcher?

Answer 1

1.3
Therefore, the Incident Commander (IC) shall notify the responsible utility company via the Borough dispatcher any time a natural gas valve has been shut down. Type and location of valve shall be included in this notification. Units are not required to remain on the scene awaiting the utility’s arrival unless conditions indicate and/or the IC requests an immediate response.
Note: Officers shall continue to notify the responsible utility company anytime it is deemed necessary.

Question 2

Who should be notified for building issues at a NYCHA Building?

Answer 2

2.4
The NYCHA shall be notified for incidents occurring in NYCHA buildings and facilities. The Department of Buildings does not require notification for incidents occurring in NYCHA buildings and facilities.