Starting on January 1, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of section 28-301.1.1 of the Administrative Code, every building owner must have an observation performed in accordance with this subdivision. This requirement applies to all buildings with parapets fronting the public right-of-way, regardless of height, except for detached 1- or 2-family homes or buildings with a fence or other barrier preventing access to the exterior wall.
In New York City, it’s the law for owners and building managers to hire special inspectors to make sure projects are being built according to the NYC building code: A small office fire may seem like something that can be dealt with easily, but without a sprinkler system that has been installed and tested according to code, that small fire may escalate into a more dangerous situation that can harm life and damage property.