Code: Incident (DOB construction safety term)
Description: (Incident) is the current NYC DOB and OSHA term for an unplanned event on a construction or demolition site that causes injury, fatality, property damage, or a public safety risk. It replaced the older word "Accident" to emphasize that most such events are preventable and must be reported immediately to the DOB.
Practical Meaning: If a construction or demolition event happens on your property — including a worker injury, material fall, or damage to a neighboring building — you must report it immediately to the DOB. Failure to report can result in enforcement action, fines, or additional violations.
Where You May See It: DOB violation notices, DOB NOW system, OSHA inspection records, Local Law 78 compliance documents, contractor safety reports, and the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.
Why It Matters: ncident reporting is required by Local Law 78 and the 2014 NYC Construction Codes. Missing a required report can escalate enforcement, trigger inspections, and expose the property owner to additional violations. Do not confuse this with the older term "Accident," which has no separate legal meaning in current NYC rules.