In New York City Façade Inspection & Safety Program (Local Law 11), sets requirements for the inspection of buildings over six stories. These inspections operate on a schedule. FISP Cycle determines when inspection reports are due for which buildings. FISP Cycle 9 In NYC FISP Cycle 9 began on February 21st, 2020. The FISP […]| Fontan Architecture
In New York City, buildings over six stories must be inspected once every five years to ensure the public’s safety. An architect or engineer authorized to perform this inspection type is called a QEWI. What is a QEWI? A Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector or QEWI is a qualification that a Registered Architect or Professional […]| Fontan Architecture
What is FISP? The Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), formerly known as Local Law 11, is a requirement for buildings to have regular inspections to verify the safety of the exterior walls for buildings over six stories in NYC. Safety reports are filed with the NYC DOB every five years. The building owner is […]| Fontan Architecture
SWARMP means Safe with a Repair and Maintenance Program for buildings under the Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) or Local Law 11.| Fontan Architecture
The New York City DOB requires all buildings over six stories to comply with the Facade Inspection & Safety Program, also known as Local Law 11. The building owners must hire an architect or engineer who is also a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector to inspect the building and submit a report to the Department of […]| Fontan Architecture
The NYC Facade Inspection & Safety Program, FISP Cycle 10 begins on 2/21/2025 and is broken into 3 FISP Sub-Cycles: 10A, 10B, & 10C.| Fontan Architecture
