NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-302.5 — Repair of exterior walls, unsafe condition.

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What is NYC AC § 28-302.5?

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This section mandates that upon notification of an unsafe condition, the owner or their agent must immediately begin repairs to ensure public safety and compliance with the building code. Unsafe conditions must be corrected within 90 days, with reinspection by a registered design professional required after repairs. Applies to building owners responsible for exterior wall safety.

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§ 28-302.5 Repair of exterior walls, unsafe condition.

AC § 28-302.5

Upon the notification to the department of an unsafe condition, the owner, the owner's agent or the person in charge shall immediately commence such repairs, reinforcements or other measures as may be required to secure public safety and to make the building's exterior walls or appurtenances thereof conform to the provisions of this code.

1.All unsafe conditions shall be corrected within 90 days of filing the critical examination report.

2.The owner shall engage a registered design professional to reinspect the premises and file an amended report within two weeks after the repairs have been completed certifying that the unsafe conditions of the building have been corrected.

3.The commissioner may grant an extension of time of up to 90 days to complete the repairs required to correct an unsafe condition upon receipt and review of an initial extension application submitted by the registered design professional together with such additional documentation as may be prescribed by rule.

4.The commissioner may grant further extensions of time to complete the repairs required to remove an unsafe condition upon receipt and review of an application for a further extension submitted by the registered design professional together with such further documentation as may be prescribed by rule. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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