{"id":5975,"date":"2021-01-26T21:39:58","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T02:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/?p=5975"},"modified":"2021-10-18T16:21:07","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T20:21:07","slug":"locallawdeadlines2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/locallawdeadlines2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Upcoming Local Law Deadlines, Extensions, and More, Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To help building owners, boards, and property managers stay in compliance with New York City local laws, we have compiled a list of important building maintenance-related local law deadlines and extensions for the first half of this year. While some of the deadlines may be several months away, planning now will help you avoid violations, fines, and even possible civil penalties; most importantly, timely compliance will help keep your buildings, residents, and commercial tenants safe.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for further updates and the second part of our local law rundown, which covers upcoming deadlines for the second half of 2021 and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Feb<a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/articles\/exterior-repair-and-maintenance\/fisp-fact-sheet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5998\" src=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5180editw-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Facade Inspection Safety Program inspection by rope access\" width=\"389\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5180editw-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5180editw-485x322.jpg 485w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5180editw-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5180editw-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_5180editw.jpg 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/a>ruary 21<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>FISP Cycle 9B Begins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Facade Inspection Safety Program filing window for buildings with block numbers ending in 0, 7, or 8 begins next month. New inspection requirements for the 9th Cycle may drive up the cost of inspections for your building.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/articles\/exterior-repair-and-maintenance\/fisp-fact-sheet\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/articles\/energy-efficiency\/ll84-09-benchmarking\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5995\" src=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NYC-dorian-mongel-unsplash-web-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Buildings 25,000 square feet and larger must comply with NYC Benchmarking Law\" width=\"389\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NYC-dorian-mongel-unsplash-web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NYC-dorian-mongel-unsplash-web-485x323.jpg 485w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NYC-dorian-mongel-unsplash-web-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NYC-dorian-mongel-unsplash-web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NYC-dorian-mongel-unsplash-web.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/a>May 1<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Annual Energy Benchmarking Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buildings 25,000 SF and larger must submit their 2020 energy and water use by May 1 to the EPA's Portfolio Manager. Energy efficiency grades must also be posted at building entrances.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/articles\/energy-efficiency\/ll84-09-benchmarking\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/local-law-152-deadline-extended\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5904\" src=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9G0A9419editweb-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9G0A9419editweb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9G0A9419editweb-485x323.jpg 485w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9G0A9419editweb-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9G0A9419editweb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9G0A9419editweb.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/a>June 30<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Deadline Extension for Gas Piping Inspections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first ever deadline for gas piping systems inspections (Local Law 152 of 2016) has been extended. Buildings in Community Districts 1, 3, and 10 in all boroughs now have until June 30 to comply and avoid hefty penalties.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/local-law-152-deadline-extended\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/deadline-extended-for-ll191\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5972\" src=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edwards-Intelligent-CO-Detector-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"CO detector and sounder base\" width=\"387\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edwards-Intelligent-CO-Detector-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edwards-Intelligent-CO-Detector-485x333.jpg 485w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edwards-Intelligent-CO-Detector-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edwards-Intelligent-CO-Detector-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edwards-Intelligent-CO-Detector-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edwards-Intelligent-CO-Detector-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/a>July 1<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Deadline extension for CO Detectors in Commercial Spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another deadline extension! This time for Local Law 131 of 2018, which requires building owners with commercial spaces to install carbon monoxide detectors starting this year. CO detectors are also mandated by state law.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/deadline-extended-for-ll191\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5957\" src=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1711-Davidson-Ave-3w-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"retaining wall\" width=\"389\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1711-Davidson-Ave-3w-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1711-Davidson-Ave-3w-485x364.jpg 485w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1711-Davidson-Ave-3w-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1711-Davidson-Ave-3w-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1711-Davidson-Ave-3w-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1711-Davidson-Ave-3w.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><strong>December 31<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Don't Be Caught Off Guard By Retaining Wall Violations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may not have heard of Local Law 37 of 2008, which requires the cyclical inspection of retaining walls throughout the city, but the DOB won't take that as an excuse if they find that you are not in compliance. Filing deadlines are based by borough; this year, inspection filings for Staten Island are due.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/retainingwallinspections\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/ask\/exterior-repair-and-maintenance\/healthy-exterior-walls\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5979\" src=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0887w-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cracked brick facade\" width=\"388\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0887w-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0887w-485x364.jpg 485w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0887w-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0887w-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0887w-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0887w.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/a>Winter's Effect on Your Building<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Especially at this time of year, multiple freeze-thaws can take a toll on your building's exterior envelope. The key to maintaining healthy walls is identifying, diagnosing, and repairing problems before they become serious.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/randpc.com\/ask\/exterior-repair-and-maintenance\/healthy-exterior-walls\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact RAND<br \/>\n<\/strong>For more information or to schedule a consultation regarding your property, contact us at (212) 675-8844 or <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0013jyqLnFnO6vobMclpMNe9shFv-A9fPQKMtJU-GKI03y9Obj2mWIZkTh2qOCL5Oxrl9Ea8yu-U1zKqclp0aZWeBnrUctIjMBhzuyMnzbjdRQxDnISH8LTztwi9pZuJ1nes8bs406HkB2PzEwAMcI-vg==&amp;c=-jzkH7PyD20XGSkrfpzHwuWYyKGc73jFPMlWRQzBtGZSCqtti4GRQg==&amp;ch=mp55cW9Skxd6lsez3oZK0Ntza6K40dg4hhEKLAfUgegxr7fRTtKomA==\">&#x69;&#x6e;&#x66;&#x6f;&#x40;<span class=\"oe_displaynone\">null<\/span>&#x72;&#x61;&#x6e;&#x64;&#x70;&#x63;&#x2e;&#x63;&#x6f;&#x6d;<\/a>. We look forward to speaking with you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To help building owners, boards, and property managers stay in compliance with New York City local laws, we have compiled a list of important building maintenance-related local law deadlines and extensions for the first half of this year. While some...<\/p>\n <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/locallawdeadlines2021\/\" class=\"more-link\" title=\"Read More\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/span>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":5995,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[466,413,638,637,407,467,195,1,468],"tags":[650,48,652,648,305,113,653,654,645,655,151,370,651,193],"class_list":["post-5975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-department-of-buildings","category-facade-inspection-safety-program-fisp","category-gas-piping-systems","category-local-law-152-16","category-local-law-8409","category-new-york-city","category-retaining-walls-2","category-uncategorized","category-violations","tag-9th-cycle-fisp","tag-benchmarking-2","tag-carbon-monoxide-detectors","tag-commercial-buildings","tag-facade-inspection-safety-program","tag-fisp","tag-gas-piping-inspections","tag-local-law-152","tag-local-law-191","tag-local-law-37","tag-local-law-84","tag-new-york-city","tag-new-york-city-local-laws","tag-retaining-walls"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5975","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5975"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5975\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5995"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}