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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 5, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 9, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, NYC DOB
You may have heard of Local Law 11, a regulation in New York City that requires regular inspections, 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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 10, 2024 | Architectural Services, NYC DOB
The New York City Department of Buildings or DOB issues Certificates of Occupancy to identify the legal use of a given property. This practice began in 1938, meaning buildings built before 1938 are not necessarily required to have a Certificate of Occupancy. In cases...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 31, 2022 | NYC DOB, Residential
The New York City Building Code and NY State Multiple Dwelling Law require that a living room must have at least one operable window. The window’s total surface area has to be at least 10% of the area of the room and the combined opening area at least 5% of the...