If your building falls under NYC's Facade Inspection & Safety Program, commonly associated with Local Law 11, its exterior walls and appurtenances must undergo periodic inspection. When an inspection identifies an unsafe condition, public protection may be required while corrective work is completed.
Bronx Sidewalk Shed and Scaffolding supports property owners through this part of the process with installation, maintenance, and removal coordination aligned with the facade repair schedule. A Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) determines the facade classification and identifies required protection.
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Buildings higher than six stories are subject to recurring facade inspections under FISP. The current requirement calls for exterior walls and appurtenances to be inspected every five years, with a technical report filed through DOB NOW: Safety. A QEWI performs the critical examination and classifies the exterior as:
An Unsafe classification can require immediate public protection, such as a sidewalk shed, fence, or structural netting, while the hazardous condition is addressed. The specific protection depends on the conditions identified by the QEWI and applicable DOB requirements.
We coordinate installation and maintenance around the engineer's inspection findings and the repair schedule. Once the underlying work is complete and the facade can be cleared through the appropriate inspection and filing process, we can coordinate taking down the temporary protection.
A facade repair schedule can extend beyond the initial inspection. Keeping the required protection in place while work progresses helps maintain pedestrian safety until the underlying condition has been addressed.
We coordinate installation, maintenance, and eventual removal around the project's actual progress rather than treating every building the same way. This can help property owners keep the temporary structure aligned with the repair timeline and applicable authorization requirements.
We support FISP-related work throughout the Bronx, including Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Fordham, and surrounding areas.
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Before facade repair work begins, property owners and project teams should confirm that the required public protection is planned, installed, and maintained for the full repair period.
FISP is NYC's Facade Inspection & Safety Program. Under the current requirements, owners of buildings higher than six stories must have exterior walls and appurtenances inspected every five years and submit a technical facade report through DOB NOW: Safety. Local Law 11 is the law associated with these facade inspection requirements.
The current program generally applies to buildings higher than six stories. DOB states that the owner is ultimately responsible for determining whether the property is subject to the program, and a qualified design professional can help confirm the building's filing requirements and status.
No. A protective structure is associated with conditions requiring public protection, particularly an Unsafe facade classification. DOB identifies options that can include a sidewalk shed, fence, or structural netting, depending on the circumstances.
There is no fixed duration for every project. It depends on the extent of the facade work, repair progress, required inspections, and the process for clearing the unsafe condition. DOB requires unsafe conditions to be addressed within the applicable timeframe, and once the work is complete, the owner must complete the required amended filing process.
Yes. We work directly with your building's design professional or Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI). We cross-reference our equipment engineering drawings with the official FISP technical report to ensure the protective shed footprint covers the exact hazard zones identified during the critical examination.
If repairs stall, the shed must remain in place to protect the public, but it will trigger the DOB's aggressive long-standing shed penalties. Under the 2026 rules, you must manually renew the permit every 90 days, pay the $90 progress fee, and provide documented proof of why the repairs are delayed. We provide comprehensive permit tracking and documentation support to help you navigate these strict compliance reviews.
We can help coordinate the temporary protection required while corrective work moves forward, from installation and maintenance to eventual removal.
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