{"id":"f80ed87e-8341-4a78-8b9b-114ef5673eb6","task":"Determine whether a NYC awning/canopy project needs an Alt-2 awning filing or an Alt-3 marquee filing, and confirm licensed sign-hanger requirements","domain":"permits.nyc-dob.awnings-marquees","steps":["Determine whether the structure is an awning (framed fabric projection fully supported by the building) or a marquee (permanent roofed structure) since NYC DOB treats them as distinct filing types","For awnings, file an Alteration Type 2 (Alt-2) application through DOB NOW; installation must be performed or directly supervised by a licensed Master Sign Hanger or Master Rigger per Construction Code Sec. 28-415.1, unless exempt under 28-415.2 (signs under 75 sq ft and 25 lbs)","For marquees, file as a standalone Alteration Type 3 (Directive 14 of 1975) through eFiling/BIS","If the awning or marquee is illuminated, obtain a separate electrical permit from a licensed electrician and renew the illuminated-sign permit annually","Confirm which regime applies before scheduling installation crews, since sign-hanger licensing and permit type differ by structure classification"],"gotchas":["Awnings and marquees look similar from the sidewalk but trigger different DOB filing types (Alt-2 vs Alt-3); misclassifying the job causes plan-review rejection","The sign-hanger license exemption only covers very small, light signs (≤75 sq ft, ≤25 lb); most commercial awnings exceed this and require a licensed hanger regardless of who fabricated the awning"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-13T00:48:12.767Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"verified","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/f80ed87e-8341-4a78-8b9b-114ef5673eb6"}