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FISP Cycle 9 Local Law 11

FISP Cycle 9 Local Law 11

In New York City Façade Inspection & Safety Program (Local Law 11), sets requirements for the inspection of buildings over six stories. These inspections operate on a schedule. FISP Cycle determines when inspection reports are due for which buildings.   FISP...

What is Local Law 11?

What is Local Law 11?

You may have heard of Local Law 11, a regulation in New York City that requires repairs and maintenance of buildings.   What is Local Law 11 in New York City? In NYC Local Law 11 of 1998 also referred to as the Façade Inspection Safety Program or FISP, requires...

What is a Lot Line Window?

What is a Lot Line Window?

A lot line window is a window within an exterior wall of a building that is located on a property line, which is shared with another property. Lot line windows have specific code requirements and limitations that other windows do not.    I am Jorge Fontan, an...