RAND Building News & Insights, November 2024
With the year-end approaching, it’s time to make sure your building is ready for upcoming NYC compliance deadlines in safety and energy performance standards. These regulations include inspections for building safety and new energy efficiency measures that support NYC’s sustainability goals. Below is a summary of the requirements due by December 31, 2024 so your building stays compliant and prepared for the new year.
Annual parapet inspections are now required by building owners in New York City. Read our Annual Parapet Inspections Fact Sheet and download our Parapet Inspection Checklist.
With the exception of one- and two-family homes and other Occupancy Group R-3 buildings, buildings in Community Districts 1, 3, and 10 in all boroughs are required to have their gas piping systems inspected by a Licensed Master Plumber per Local Law 152 of 2016.
Property owners in the Bronx must have retaining walls facing a public right-of-way that exceed a height of ten feet inspected every five years.
Annual inspections of low- and high-pressure boilers are due December 31, 2024. To help minimize breakdowns and service interruptions, see our Boiler Maintenance Checklist.
Building elevators must undergo semi-annual inspections and testing conducted by an approved elevator agency.
For information on elevator upgrades, check out our "Ask the Engineer" article on the topic.
All residential and non-residential buildings 25,000 square feet or larger must complete lighting upgrades and tenant sub-metering by December 31. The filing deadline is May 1, 2025. Learn what steps you need to take by reviewing our Local Law 88 Fact Sheet for detailed guidance on staying compliant and avoiding penalties.
The first compliance period for Local Law 97, which sets carbon emissions limits for most buildings 25,000 square feet or larger, or listed on the Local Law 97 Covered Buildings List, began on January 1, 2024. By May 1, 2025, owners must submit a report detailing their building's 2024 emissions.
Be sure to read our Local Law 97 Fact Sheet for a comprehensive overview of requirements and steps to prevent steep penalties and stay compliant.
Need help meeting these deadlines?
Contact our team at 212-675-8844 or info@nullrandpc.com to make sure your building is on track for full compliance.
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