{"id":7378,"date":"2024-11-12T09:40:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/randpc.com\/blog\/local-law-deadlines-2023-and-beyond-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-11-12T17:09:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T22:09:12","slug":"local-law-deadlines-december-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m.randpc.com\/blog\/local-law-deadlines-december-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Call for Compliance: December 31 Local Law Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

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RAND Building News & Insights, November 2024<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With the year-end approaching, it\u2019s time to make sure your building is ready for upcoming NYC compliance deadlines in safety and energy performance standards. These regulations include inspections for building safety and new energy efficiency measures that support NYC\u2019s sustainability goals. Below is a summary of the requirements due by December 31, 2024 so your building stays compliant and prepared for the new year.<\/p>\n

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Annual parapet inspections are now required by building owners in New York City. Read our\u00a0Annual Parapet Inspections\u00a0Fact Sheet<\/a>\u00a0and download our Parapet Inspection Checklist.
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\"Gas<\/strong>With the exception of one- and two-family homes and other Occupancy Group R-3 buildings, buildings in Community Districts 1, 3, and 10 in all boroughs are\u00a0required\u00a0to have their gas piping systems\u00a0inspected<\/a>\u00a0by a Licensed Master Plumber per Local Law 152 of 2016.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Property owners in the Bronx must have retaining walls facing a public right-of-way that exceed a height of ten feet\u00a0inspected<\/a>\u00a0every five years.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Annual\u00a0inspections<\/a>\u00a0of low- and high-pressure boilers are due December 31, 2024. To help minimize breakdowns and service interruptions, see our\u00a0Boiler Maintenance Checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Building elevators must undergo semi-annual\u00a0inspections and testing<\/a>\u00a0conducted by an approved elevator agency.<\/p>\n

For information on elevator upgrades, check out our \"Ask the Engineer<\/a>\" article on the topic.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>All residential and non-residential buildings 25,000 square feet or larger must complete lighting upgrades and tenant sub-metering by December 31. The filing deadline is May 1, 2025. Learn what steps you need to take by reviewing our Local Law 88 Fact Sheet<\/a> for detailed guidance on staying compliant and avoiding penalties.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The first compliance period for Local Law 97, which sets carbon emissions limits for most buildings 25,000 square feet or larger, or listed on the\u00a0Local Law 97 Covered Buildings List<\/a>,\u00a0began on January 1, 2024. By May 1, 2025, owners must submit a report detailing their building's 2024 emissions.<\/p>\n

Be sure to read our Local Law 97 Fact Sheet<\/a> for a comprehensive overview of requirements and steps to prevent steep penalties and stay compliant.<\/p>\n

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Need help meeting these deadlines? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact our team at 212-675-8844 or info@null<\/span>randpc.com<\/a> to make sure your building is on track for full compliance.<\/p>\n

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About RAND<\/h2>\n

Founded in 1987,\u00a0RAND\u00a0Engineering & Architecture, DPC<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a 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; parapet inspections and repair programs; window and door replacement;\u00a0heating, plumbing, and electrical upgrades; garage inspections and repair programs; 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 a Building Design Group, an Industrial Rope Access Group, a Drone Services Group, an Infrared Survey Group, a 3D Laser Scanning Group, and a Code & Zoning Compliance Team, and is also a Special Inspections Agency. Please visit\u00a0randpc.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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