Stop Work Order NY

Stop Work Orders
The Department issues a Stop Work Order when Inspectors find hazardous or unsafe
work and/or conditions. Stop Work Orders are issued to protect workers, tenants, the
public as well as buildings and properties from unsafe conditions.
Order does not stop all work on the site and certain work is
still allowed to continue
Lifting a Stop Work Order
To lift a Stop Worker Order:
1. Correct all the violating conditions that resulted in the issuance of the Stop Work
Order
2. Request a re-inspection from the unit that issued the Stop Work Order to verify
that all the violating conditions have been corrected.
3. Pay any applicable civil penalties
Violation a Stop Work Order
If the Department finds work being done against a Stop Work Order, additional
violations may be issued:
First Violation of a Stop Work Order: $2,000
Second Violation of a Stop Work Order: additional $5,000
Any subsequent violation of a Stop Work Order: additional $10,000
The penalties for these violations must be paid before the Stop Work Order can be
lifted