Local Law 11 / FISP Facade Repairs
Got a FISP report listing SWARMP or Unsafe conditions? We price and complete the repairs straight from your engineer’s report — so the sidewalk shed can come down.
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What Local Law 11 requires
New York City’s Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), commonly called Local Law 11, requires buildings taller than six stories to have their exterior walls and appurtenances inspected every five years by a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) — a licensed engineer or architect. The QEWI files a report with the Department of Buildings classifying the facade as:
Safe
no problems requiring repair this cycle.
SWARMP
(Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program) — conditions that must be repaired before the next cycle.
Unsafe
conditions that are a hazard to the public and require immediate protection, such as a sidewalk shed, and prompt repair.
Unsafe conditions come with tight deadlines, and leaving a SWARMP condition unfixed can turn it Unsafe at the next inspection. Either way, the repair is where we come in.
FISP repairs we perform
Brick and masonry
Repointing, cracked and bulging brick replacement, and partial wall rebuilds.
Steel lintels
Rusted lintels removed, replaced and flashed, with the masonry rebuilt above.
Parapets and coping
Parapet repointing, coping resets and full rebuilds where required.
Stone and terra cotta trim
Patching, anchoring and replacement of cornices, sills and decorative units.
Balconies, fire escapes and railings
Concrete repairs, re-anchoring and steel work on appurtenances.
Sealants and coatings
Window perimeters, expansion joints and protective coatings.
From report to sign-off
Work from the report
We price each condition in your QEWI’s report by elevation and location, so the scope is clear and comparable.
Protect the public
We install and maintain the scaffolding and sidewalk sheds required while the work is done.
Repair with your QEWI
We coordinate site visits so your engineer can observe and verify the repairs.
Close it out
Photos, invoices and documentation are provided so your QEWI can file the amended report.
Smaller buildings, same problems
Not over six stories? Your facade still ages the same way. We bring the same approach to row houses and smaller multi-family buildings — catching loose brick, failing lintels and parapet problems before they become a hazard or a violation.
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We come to your property to assess scope, take measurements and answer questions.
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Permits, crews and inspections handled by us, then a final walkthrough with you.
What clients say about our local law 11 / fisp work
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The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and kept the area clean. The new roof looks great, and we haven’t had any issues since. Overall, a smooth experience and fair pricing.
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Local Law 11 / FISP questions
What is SWARMP?
SWARMP stands for Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program. The facade is safe now, but listed conditions must be repaired before the next inspection cycle.
What happens if my facade is filed Unsafe?
The owner must immediately install public protection, such as a sidewalk shed, and make repairs on the DOB timeline. We can install protection quickly and schedule repairs.
Can you do the FISP inspection?
No — inspections must be done by a QEWI (a licensed engineer or architect). We are the contractor who performs the repairs, and we work with your QEWI.
How long do Local Law 11 repairs take?
It depends on the number of conditions and building height. Small scopes can take a few weeks; larger facades can take several months.
More questions? Read our frequently asked questions or see our NYC construction price list.
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