When is a New York City Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) required by a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI)?
As of a recent legal change, all parking facility owners in New York City are now required to engage a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) to provide a comprehensive condition assessment every six years. Following the inspection, the QPSI must file a compliance report with the NYC Department of Buildings, classifying the condition of the elements of the facility. The law aims to ensure the safety of parking facilities throughout the New York City boroughs.
The Department of Buildings facilitates a staggered approach to this garage condition assessment initiative, as seen in the Filing Cycle map below.
Please note the recent Amendment of Rules Relating to the Inspection of Parking Structures, effective November 23, 2023. This amendment mandates a one-time initial observation of parking structures falling into sub-cycles B and C. The initial observation must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a QPSI and filed with the Department of Buildings by August 1, 2024, except for properties in sub-cycle B, where an acceptable, complete PIPS report is submitted before August 1, 2024.
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*Federal, State, and Local codes govern most of these requirements and should be thoroughly investigated. Data presented herein should be considered guidelines only. For more specific information and assistance with the implementation of these guidelines, please contact THA Consulting, Inc. via email at info@tha-consulting.com
