Experts In NYC's Façade

Inspection Safety Program (FISP)

 

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We are an architectural firm that specializes in NYC's Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) formerly known as Local Law 11/98. The Department of Buildings (DOB) requires Owners of buildings with more than 6 stories above grade (or 6 stories with a basement where at least one façade is higher than 6 stories) must have the exterior walls and appurtenances inspected every 5 years as per NYC's building code and new façade rules in effect. If not, the property will accrue façade civil penalties (FCP's) and building violations for non conformance.

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NYC also requires that a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI), approved by the DOB, is conducting/supervising/witnessing the facade inspection. 

 

As a Registered Architect and QEWI, we help Owners and Property Managers stay in compliance with FISP, which includes inspecting their buildings and preparing the required Technical Report (TR6). It states the compliance status of the building, which is either Safe, Safe with a Repair and Maintenance (SWARMP), or Unsafe.