Irene - The Aftermath: What to do.

Hudson River Architecture, PLLC just called to a neighbors house to consult about a flooded basement.

We called the Peekskill Police Dept landline [914-737-8000], not 911! to inquire if the Peekskill Fire Dept [914-788-1832], pump basements; they do.  A PFD engineer arrived in minutes to determine the extent of flooding

They have a backlog of calls with some people with 8 feet of water in their basements.

Call your insurance company with policy number and take photos with a high water line. Insurance company will call adjuster to make a site visit. 

My client's water heater and boiler were underwater.  The water heater will probably need to be replaced.  The boiler's electric controls and maybe the burner will need to be replaced.  The water heater should be installed abover the high water mark next time.

Do what is necessary to protect your life and property, just don't endanger yourself doing it.

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Notice of formation of: HUDSON RIVER ARCHITECTURE, PLLC; Articles of organization filed with the  Secretary of State of N.Y (SSNY) on August 3, 2011; office location: Westchester County, NY; SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served; SSNY shall mail process to the PLLC, 817 Central Avenue Suite 1, Peekskill, New York 10566. Purpose: professional practice of architecture.

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Definition: Architecture and Architects

ARCHITECTURE

“The practice of the profession of architecture is defined as rendering or offering to render services which require the application of the art, science, and aesthetics of design and construction of buildings, groups of buildings, including their components and appurtenances and the spaces around them wherein the safeguarding of life, health, property, and public welfare is concerned. Such services include, but are not limited to consultation, evaluation, planning, the provision of preliminary studies, designs, construction documents, construction management, and the administration of construction contracts.”

NYS Education Law, Article 147, Architecture § 7301

Practice of architecture and use of title "architect".

Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this article shall practice architecture or use the title "architect".

NYS Education Law, Article 147, Architecture § 7302

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Architecture Firm Billings Show Signs of Change

The AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) improved significantly in March, easing to its highest level since August 2008 with a score of 43.7. This means that while business conditions at architecture firms still remain weak, the number of firms reporting declining firm billings is fewer than it has been in the last several months.......

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