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Department of Buildings / Industry News / Safety
By Tynesha Goode The Department of Buildings (DOB) has extended the amnesty period for the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) to October 31, 2020. The amnesty program applies only to non-compliant Cycle 8 owners. No further extensions will be ...
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By Renee Sosnowski New York City continues to crack down on façade safety violations. In addition to stricter Local Law 11 inspection requirements for the Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), the city has significantly increased filing fees and civil ...
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By Renee Sosnowski On February 21, 2020, Sub-Cycle 9A of the Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) started for buildings in blocks ending in 4, 5, 6, and 9. The program requires owners of properties higher than six stories to have ...
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By Frank Fortino On February 20, 2020, new rules go into effect for Local Law 11 inspections under the Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP). The program requires owners of buildings over six stories in height to hire a licensed ...
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