New York City Local Law 11 Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)

Prompted by the death of a Barnard College student struck by falling masonry, NYC Local Law 10 of 1980 instituted periodic inspections of street-facing exterior walls. In 1998, Local Law 11 (LL11) tightened regulations to include all faces of buildings six or more stories.

Cycle 9 (2020-2024) saw major changes, including even more rigorous evaluation standards that mandate cavity wall probes and more hands-on inspection, as well as public protection measures, higher standards for Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors (QEWIs), and greater penalties, to further improve public safety.

Cycle 10 runs from 2025 through 2029 and, fortunately, presents no significant new obstacles for building owners. In fact, owners who fell behind in Cycle 9 can find relief in Cycle 10, with a new option to file early and avoid mounting penalties.

Hoffmann’s design professionals have been providing facade compliance services for NYC buildings since the first exterior wall rule in 1980.

Each cycle, owners and managers look to us to guide them comfortably through the facade inspection, repair, and filing process. With QEWIs who understand the nuances of the law and the complexities of building enclosures, you’re in good hands.