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New Periodic Inspection Requirements for
NYC Parking Structures
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The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) now mandates that parking structures be inspected by a licensed structural engineer.

The DOB is currently accepting reports for the NYC Parking Structure Inspection Program, Local Law 126.

Local Law 126 applies to :

  • Buildings, or portions of a building, used for parking and contain 3 or more motor vehicles, including space inside or under a building.
  • Open and enclosed parking garages.
First-Half
Inspection Deadlines
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Parking structures must be inspected every 6 years. Each 6 year cycle is broken down into 3 sub-cycles.

Middle-Part
First-Half
Inspection Requirements
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A Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) performs an on-site conditions assessment of the structure to determine if there are indications of damage, decay, or deterioration.

The QPSI must then file a written report of the findings with the New York City Department of buildings within 60 days of conditions assessment.

The report must classify the parking structure as :

  • Safe – In good condition.
  • Safe With Repairs and/or Engineering – Safe but requires repair/or monitoring.
  • Unsafe – Problems / defects threaten public safety, and the owner shall immediately implement measures to secure public safety.