Covid-19 Industry Update – LL 11/98 (FISP) Compliance is Essential

According to the NYC Department of Buildings, Local Law compliance inspections and tests are considered projects necessary to protect thehealth and safety of occupants.
NEW FISP AMENDMENTS RELEASED BY DOB

The NYC DOB has released a new rule, which will take effect on November 12, 2021, and outlines amendments in order to clarify FISP requirements.
How does a tragic building collapse spur new building safety legislation?

There is a new wave of codes and requirements that can be seen everywhere from NJ to FL, and beyond. Our published article in NYREJ summarizes just a few of the recent mandates that have been put into effect.
Parking Garage Condition Assessments – NYS Requirements & Local Law 126

On Tuesday, April 18th, a parking garage collapsed in lower Manhattan, killing one person and injuring five others. While the cause is still under investigation, structural issues are believed to be to blame for the tragic collapse. Recent changes were put into effect to prevent future negligence and destruction of parking garages across New York […]
Don’t Fall Behind on Important Deadlines!

Fall is a critical time in New York City and New Jersey for Building Owners and Property Managers to plan ahead for upcoming maintenance related inspections, filings, and requirements. Please review the several upcoming compliance deadlines that you don’t want to miss including
INITIAL INSPECTION DUE AUG 1, 2024 – Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures

The Department of Buildings (DOB) recently issued an amended rule that requires all owners of parking structures in New York City that fall under Sub-cycle B (Manhattan Districts 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12; and Brooklyn) & C (All Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island) to hire a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) to perform a […]
How should building owners and property managers prepare for compliance deadlines in the new year?

With the new year approaching, Merritt Engineering wants you to be “in the know” with a breakdown of the important upcoming building inspection deadlines that you should be aware of to ensure a successful 2025. Published by NYREJ.