New 2025 Local Laws That Could Reshape Sidewalk Sheds and FISP Cycles
Published on May 21, 2025 by Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facade Inspections, Facades, Sidewalk Sheds, Uncategorizedin Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facade Inspections, Facades, Sidewalk Sheds, Uncategorized
In response to the growing presence of long-standing sidewalk sheds across New York City, the City launched the “Get Sheds Down” initiative in July 2023. Building on that momentum, the City Council passed a series of new local laws in 2025 that overhaul sidewalk shed regulations and revise elements of the Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP). These legislative changes aim to expedite facade repairs, improve sidewalk shed design and safety, and potentially extend the timeline between mandated facade inspections.
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