Periodic Inspection of Building Parapets
Periodic Observation of Building Parapets (Section 28-301.1.1)
Who Must Comply?
Buildings that must comply:
● Any structure attached to or supported by a parapet.
● Any structure wall entirety above the roof line, facing public right-of-way, public street, avenue, sidewalk, roadway, or any other public place or public way.
Buildings that are EXEMPT:
● 1 - or 2 - Family homes.
● Buildings with a fence/other barrier preventing access to the exterior wall
Condition Assessment Report :
Starting on January 1, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of section 28-301.1.1 of the Administrative Code, every building owner must have an observation performed in accordance with this subdivision. Owners must hire a DOB Approved New York State licensed and registered Professional Engineer (PE), to Inspect and File a Condition Assessment Report at least once every six (6) years, which will classify the parapets or appurtenances in a similar process familiar to FISP.
The following classifications of the conditions are as follows:
Observation Report Window
The Parapet Observation timeframe as provided by DOB is below:
| Compliance: | Date: |
|---|---|
| This rule will go into effect on, and deadline to meet compliance is: | January 1, 2024 |
This is the summarized version of the new rule, for the full article published by NYC DOB please clink on the button below:
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