Stay compliant and safe: Essential guidance on Local Law 126's parking structure inspection requirements.
As of 2022, New York City now requires parking structures to be inspected by a licensed engineer every six years per its Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) Program, as mandated by Local Law 126 of 2021.
In the wake of the recent Lower Manhattan garage collapse at 57 Ann Street, and subsequent closures of several garages due to safety concerns, the necessity of routine inspections and maintenance is clear. It’s more important than ever for parking garage owners, managers, and operators to adopt proper maintenance practices and familiarize themselves with the intricacies of the new garage inspection law.
With the December 31 garage inspection deadline quickly closing in for many Manhattan buildings, our webinar, "Parking Structure Safety: Inspections, Maintenance, and Local Law 126 Compliance" is an essential guide for building owners and managers navigating the complexities of PIPS per Local Law 126. In it, RAND’s expert structural engineers and Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) discuss New York’s inspection laws, common structural challenges, and effective maintenance strategies providing detailed information on safe, compliant management of parking structures.
This session offers key knowledge on mitigating structural failures and adhering to safety standards amidst evolving New York parking structure regulations.
0:00 Intro
3:34 Background on parking structure inspection laws
5:55 NYC's Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS, per Local Law 126)
7:29 Who must comply?
8:31 Compliance deadlines
10:18 Rules and regulations
21:46 Common parking garage problems and conditions
43:45 SREM or Unsafe
46:52 57 Ann Street Manhattan garage collapse & DOB's response
51:43 Preventative maintenance
55:48 Q&A
For more information, see our articles:
NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures Fact Sheet: [ Ссылка ]
New York State Parking Garage Inspections: [ Ссылка ]
Garage Maintenance Best Practices: [ Ссылка ]
To schedule an inspection with a RAND QPSI, contact RAND at 212-675-8844 or info@randpc.com.
About RAND
Founded in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is a 105-person New York City firm that designs and administers programs for repair, upgrade, restoration, and adaptive re-use of residential, commercial, institutional, and retail properties. Our expertise includes exterior envelope repair, with a particular focus on FISP; window and door replacement; heating, plumbing, and electrical upgrades; architectural design and ADA compliance; feasibility studies and plan reviews; structural engineering; forensic surveys; benchmarking, energy audits, and retro-commissioning; green roofs; and historic restoration. RAND also has an Industrial Rope Access Group, a Drone Services Group, an Infrared Survey Group, a 3D Laser Scanning Team, and a Code & Zoning Compliance Team, and is also a Special Inspections Agency.
Our structural engineering services include:
• Local Law 126/21 inspections conducted by experienced QPSIs
• Compliance assistance to ensure adherence to regulations
• Comprehensive parking garage inspections to identify structural issues
• Customized repair programs tailored to address specific maintenance needs
• Structural assessments and maintenance recommendations
• Emergency inspections for structural failures or urgent situations
• Damage assessment and repair services following emergencies or natural disasters
Please visit www.randpc.com for more information.
