Deadlines For Inspections And Report Filings
New York City’s Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), also known as Local Law 11, mandates all buildings taller than 6 storeys to be examined every 5 years to detect any dangerous circumstances that might endanger public safety. The DOB refers to this five-year span as a “cycle”. This criterion was implemented in 1980, with the […]
Ensuring Safety: Bronx Retaining Walls to Undergo Mandatory Inspections by 2024 End
Property owners and managers in the Bronx are required to conduct inspections on their retaining walls and submit a detailed report by December 31, 2024, as mandated by New York City’s Local Law 37 of 2008. Failure to comply with this regulation may result in fines and civil penalties. Although Local Law 37/08 has largely […]
DOB Updates Regulations for Parking Garage Inspections
Rundown of Local Law 126 of 2021: In 2021, the Local Law 126 of New York City Department of Building was established. Within this law, it was stated that parking structures were required to be thoroughly examined and surveyed every six years. Owners of parking garages were to hire a Professional Engineer to assess the […]
History Behind the Facade Inspection & Safety Program
The Launching of FISP & Emergence of Local Law 11 On May 16th, 1979, the death of a 17-year-old Barnard college student by the name of Grace Gold would come to shock many citizens of New York City as she had been severely hit after a piece of masonry fell from the façade of a building on the upper […]
NJ Governor Murphy Activates New Legislation to Preserve Structural Cohesion of Residential Housing
The Collapse of the Champlain Towers South Building On June 24th, 2021, part of a 12-story condominium residing in Surfside, Florida collapsed, leading to the deaths of ninety-eight residents at about 1:30 AM. The property damage had been estimated to be worth one billion dollars. Soon enough, federal investigators were searching for the cause of […]
Behind the Firm: Winston Rafael Garcia, Founder of WRG Engineering P.C.
For this article, we sat down with the founder of WRG Engineering P.C, Winston Rafael Garcia. Civil and Structural Engineer, Winston Rafael Garcia shares with us his journey in the construction and engineering industries. Mr. Garcia also discusses what he has and will accomplish with WRG Engineering P.C. Mr. Winston, where are you from and […]
WRG Engineering P. C’s Long-lasting Sponsorship Deal with Softball League: Quisqueyanos Unidos
WRG Engineering P.C has made a commitment to the development of their community and sportsmanship, they partnered with the Dominican softball league, Quisqueyanos Unidos, showing their dedication to community development and sportsmanship. This collaboration is a significant milestone for both organizations, aiming to boost softball enthusiasm and encourage community involvement and youth empowerment. Quisqueyanos Unidos, established in 1995, has become a symbol […]
5 Signs of Facade Structural Issues:
The façade of a building helps in protecting it against external factors and contributes to its aesthetic appeal towards clients as well. However, deterioration or structural issues in the façade can develop over time due to several factors, which then affect its appearance and ability to function. That is why it is important to recognize […]
Ensuring Compliance: Inspecting Retaining Walls Facing Public Right-of-Way
Owners of properties with a retaining wall that faces a public right-of-way and has any portion of the wall extending ten feet or higher must have their retaining wall inspected every five years by a Qualified Retaining Wall Inspector (QRWI) and a condition assessment report of the inspection must be submitted to the Department by […]
ALL NYC PARKING GARAGES: INITIAL INSPECTION DUE AUGUST 1ST, 2024.
Parking garages are complex structures with numerous components and potential hazards. They are also exposed to harsh environments from weather and road salts. Regardless of any local mandated inspections, regular inspections are essential to identify and address safety risks promptly and also to catch and repair issues while they are minor and relatively inexpensive. LL126 […]