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Local Law 126

LL126 stands as a critical mandate by the NYC DOB, delineating periodic inspection requirements for parking structures across the city. Encompassing both open and enclosed parking garages, as well as any space within or under a building dedicated to parking or storing motor vehicles, LL126 establishes a precedent for safety in the parking infrastructure. To adhere to this law, parking garage owners are obligated to engage the services of a New York State registered Professional Engineer certified as a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI).

Inspection and Report Requirements:

At the heart of LL126 compliance lies the meticulous inspection and reporting process. A Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) conducts on-site conditions assessments, scrutinizing structures for indications of damage, decay, or deterioration. In alignment with the NYC Garage Law, the QPSI must submit a detailed written report of the findings to the New York City Department of Buildings within 60 days of the conditions assessment.

The report must classify the parking structure as:

Safe – No conditions that require repair

SREM – Safe with Repairs and / or Engineering Monitoring

Unsafe – Problems or defects that threaten public safety and require immediate stabilization
or repair measures

Timeline diagram detailing NYC parking structure cycles from 2022 to 2027, including sub-cycles 1A for Manhattan, 1B for other NY districts, and 1C for Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.

Filing Cycle

For parking structures in:

  • Manhattan CDs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2023

  • Manhattan CDs 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and Brooklyn CDs: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

  • Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island CDs: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027

Qualified Parking Structures Inspectors

To meet the requirements of the newly enacted Periodic Inspection Requirements for NYC Parking Structures (Local Law 126), owners of multi-car parking structures must engage a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) to conduct an inspection every six years. Following the inspection, a detailed report must be submitted to the Department of Buildings (DOB).

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