by Jorge Fontan | Jul 7, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
All buildings in New York City over six stories tall are subject to regulations under the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), also known as Local Law 11. Buildings under the purview of FISP must be inspected by a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector who...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
The New York City DOB requires all buildings over six stories to comply with the Facade Inspection & Safety Program, also known as Local Law 11. The building owners must hire an architect or engineer who is also a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector to inspect the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 7, 2025 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
In New York City, the Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), also known as Local Law 11 (LL11), sets requirements for inspecting buildings over six stories. These inspections operate on a schedule with a five-year cycle. The FISP Cycle determines when...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 14, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
A parapet is any portion of a wall extending above a roof. These portions of a building can deteriorate over time and create a public hazard. To prevent a danger to the public, New York City has initiated a new rule to require inspections of parapets within the city....
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 6, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
In New York City, the Façade Inspection & Safety Program (Local Law 11) sets requirements for inspecting buildings over six stories. These inspections operate on a schedule. The FISP Cycle determines when inspection reports are due for which buildings. FISP...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 12, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
In New York City, buildings over six stories must be inspected once every five years to ensure the public’s safety. An architect or engineer authorized to perform this inspection type is called a QEWI. What is a QEWI? A Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector or...