Hoffmann Architects + Engineers invites you to join us for a free webinar
Facade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) & Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS):
Local Law Ordinances Trying to Keep NYC Structures Safe
Covering key New York City ordinances for facades, parking structures, and parapets, this one-hour program explains how to meet changing requirements and protect public safety while extending the life of building enclosures and parking garages.
Tuesday, March 26, 1:00-2:00PM
1 AIA Health, Safety, Welfare Credit | 1 PE Professional Development Hour
Free - Registration Required
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About the presenter
Tai Mahumuti, PE, Senior Engineer with Hoffmann Architects + Engineers in New York, is a team leader and one of the owners of the firm. Certified as a NYC inspector for both exterior walls and parking structures, he is well-versed in the nuances of the City's local laws for building enclosures.
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About the moderator
Craig Hargrove, AIA, Senior Vice President and Director, Architecture with Hoffmann, leads the firm's New York office. As a member of the Board of Directors, he brings vision and experience to shaping the company. He has been guiding NYC owners in meeting inspection requirements for more than 20 years.
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What to expect
Once you register, you'll receive a confirmation email with a calendar invitation and a link to join the webinar. During the program, you'll have the opportunity to interact with the presenter in the Q+A chat. The presentation will be followed by a brief question and answer session.
The information you enter in the registration form will allow us to record your participation on your AIA transcript, if applicable. You will receive a certificate of completion following the program, which you should retain as documentation of your participation toward PE PDH or RA continuing education requirements.
Tuesday, March 26, 1:00-2:00PM
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Resources
Want to read up on FISP, PIPS, and Annual Parapet Observations before the presentation? We've got you.
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Facades
In 1980, after a student was killed by falling masonry, New York City enacted Local Law 10, mandating periodic facade inspection for buildings over six stories. Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) Cycle 9, enacted in 2020, included significant changes to further protect public safety.
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Parking structures
In 2021, New York City enacted Local Law 126, requiring that all garages undergo Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) every 6 years. The webinar includes the history of garages, types of construction, PIPS inspection, and report requirements, common issues, and typical repairs.
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Parapets
Beginning January 1, 2024, New York City building owners must undertake a yearly inspection of parapet walls, then remedy any hazardous conditions. The mandate was added at the same time that the PIPS garage requirements were enacted.
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About Hoffmann
We are architects and engineers specializing in building exteriors.
Our work focuses on existing structures, diagnosing and resolving problems within roofs, facades, windows, waterproofing materials, structural systems, plazas, parking garages, and historic and landmark structures.
We also provide consulting services for new building construction, as well as litigation and claim support.
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Hoffmann Architects + Engineers
We Specialize in the Rehabilitation of Building Exteriors
When you see the red square, you know you're in good hands.
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