Parapet Inspections
(Local Law 126 of 2021)
aka Parapet Observation Report
Annual Parapet Observation Report
Once a year starting on January 1, 2023, all buildings with parapets must have a yearly inspection of the parapet walls. This applies to buildings of any heights and only detached 1-2 family homes are exempt from this new rule. All parapets on the building must be reviewed.
Parapet Observations Include a Report with these items
All addresses associated with the building.
The name, mailing address and telephone number of the owner of the building.
Address. telephone number, and position/title of a principal of the owner.
The name, mailing address and telephone number of the Professional responsible for the observation.The dates of the observation.A location plan (drawing) with approximate plan dimensions of the parapets observed.The construction of the parapet. including but not limited to material, height and thickness.
General conditions noted. and whether any unsafe conditions were found. and actions taken to remedy the unsafe conditions.
List of any repairs made to the parapet since the previous report.
Dated photos documenting the conditions at the time of
observation.
If an Unsafe condition is discovered, then the Borough Commissioner and the Owner of the Building shall be notified the owner must immediately install public protection. such as erecting sidewalk sheds. fences, and safety netting. as may be required to secure the safety of the public. and have the unsafe condition remedied. As per the NYC DOB Code, all unsafe conditions must be corrected within ninety (90) days from the notification to the Department. The public protection must remain in place until the unsafe condition is remedied.
Owners must maintain the observation reports for at least six (6) years and must make such reports available to the Department upon request.