The Department issues Stop Work Orders (SWO) when inspectors determine the work is in violation of the Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution or any law or rule enforced by the Department; and when work at a site is being done in an unsafe manner.

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These are usually lifted after all the necessary corrections have been made, underlying violations complied with, penalties (if needed) paid, and lastly, by scheduling a re-inspection.

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A re-inspection is when a department of buildings officer from the particular unit that issued the stop work order, will revisit the site to make sure all requirements are to code and work is able to proceed. If there is an issue of any kind, the Stop Work Order will only be partially lifted or not at all until requirements are met.

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Someone must always meet and give access to the inspector when they are arranged to visit the site. The most recent DOB approved plans and amendments must be at site, with all active permits, and COVID-19 requirements readily accessible.