PERIODIC INSPECTION OF BUILDING PARAPETS

The New York City Department of Buildings has introduced a new section added by Local Law 126 that requires building owners to have an annual parapet observation performed in accordance with the DOB’s rules.

Specifically, the proposed rule would require building owners to hire a qualified professional capable of identifying hazards to inspect building parapets and identify any dangerous conditions. The proposed parapet observation requirement would apply to all buildings fronting the right-of-way, regardless of height, except for 1 or 2-family homes.

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 entirely above the roofline, facing a 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 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


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