Tag Archive: parking structure inspections

August 1 Filing Deadline is Four Months Away Arising from a tragic incident in lower Manhattan, New York City’s Initial Observation Inspection requirement, enacted in addition to the Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) program, reflects the city's dedication to...

In this Q&A, we sat down with RAND Senior Structural Engineer and Qualified Parking Structure Inspector Jason Damiano, PE, who shares his expertise on how to maintain parking structures at safety standards and comply with the DOB’s Periodic Inspection of...

The recent parking garage collapse at 57 Ann Street in Lower Manhattan has underscored the urgent need for regular inspections and maintenance of parking structures. In response, the City is rapidly conducting inspections across the city, especially those with open...

The recent fatal garage collapse in Lower Manhattan and subsequent closure of four NYC garages due to hazardous conditions underscore the importance of regular inspection and maintenance for parking structures, which are susceptible to water infiltration, safety hazards, and structural...

New York City is finally catching up with the rest of the State regarding mandatory periodic parking garage inspections. As of January 1, 2022, parking structures in New York City are required to be inspected periodically per Local Law 126...