Navigating Local Law 126: Essential Information on Parking Structure Inspections

If you have questions about the deadlines, requirements, and fines related to Local Law 126, you’re not alone. To assist you, we’re providing valuable educational materials and guidance to make your job easier.

This week, we’re highlighting a recent webinar, “What You Need to Know About Local Law 126: Parking Structure Inspections.” With the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) mandating that all parking structures in sub-cycles 1B and 1C complete a one-time initial observation by August 1, 2024, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the law’s requirements before the deadline.

In this webinar recording, our in-house Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI), Bryan Chester, Associate Director of Structural Engineering at HLZAE, offers a thorough overview of Local Law 126. The webinar covers:

• Inspection windows for parking structures
• How Local Law 126 will improve regular and routine maintenance of facilities
• Details on potential fines associated with the law
• Steps to ensure your parking structures remain operational and avoid shutdowns

By understanding these key points, you can ensure compliance with Local Law 126 and maintain the functionality of your parking structures.

Local Law 126 requires the inspection of all of NYC’s garages by 2027, with follow up assessments every six years. The DOB recently stated that all garages in sub cycles 1B & 1C must complete a one-time initial observation by August 1, 2024.