RAND Building News and Insights
Mark your calendars! Significant NYC and Jersey City building compliance deadlines are fast approaching including, FISP Cycle 9C, Local Law 126's Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS), Jersey City Ordinance 21-054 facade inspections, and much more. Meeting these deadlines is imperative to stay in compliance, avoid costly fines and violations, and maintain the safety of your buildings.
Buildings with block numbers ending in 1, 2, or 3, the deadline to file your FISP 9C report is February 21, 2024. The lead time for a typical inspection and filing is now 3 to 5 months. Act now to schedule your facade inspection and avoid late filing penalties.
Parking Structure Inspection Reports Due This December
NYC now requires parking structures to be inspected by a licensed engineer every 6 years as part of the Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) Program, per Local Law 126. Most Manhattan garages must be inspected and compliant by December 31, 2023.
Important Upcoming Deadlines
October 31
Benchmarking Energy Efficiency Grades must be posted.
November 1
Cooling tower annual certification due.
December 31
Jersey City Ordinance 21-054 facade inspection filings due.
NYC Gas Piping inspection filings for some community districts due.
Local Law 126 Parking Structure Inspection (PIPS) filings due.
Energy Efficiency Report (Energy Audit) must be filed.
Brooklyn retaining wall inspection filings due.
February 21, 2024
Facade Inspection Safety Program Cycle 9C filing due.
May 1, 2025
Local Law 97 carbon emissions reduction law, first annual compliance deadline.
