Crumbling concrete cladding and collapsing or cracking façades represent risks for the safety of the public. These risks can be reduced—or even eliminated—with the thorough and consistent preventive maintenance by the owners. This is particularly true of façades of high buildings which are exposed to adverse weather.
This is why the façades of all buildings of 5 storeys and more coming under the Building Chapter of the Safety Code must be subject to verification and maintenance. It is mandatory that they be maintained so as to be free from any defect which could jeopardize safety or contribute to the development of dangerous conditions.
Visual non-invasive inspection of the building or dwelling to which the Inspection Report relates (building). The Inspection Report has been prepared to provide general comments on the condition of the components of the building at the time of the inspection only. The Inspection Report and the inspection. Maintenance of the building includes the inspections described in New York City Administrative Code (AC) §28-302. New York City Administrative Code §28-302 A critical examination of a building’s exterior walls and appurtenances is required at least once every five years by a QEWI on behalf of the building owner. Inspection records, including conditions and comments, should be kept to identify changes in materials, any performance issues and necessary repairs. When maintenance tasks or repairs are undertaken, documentation of the repairs should include before-and-after photographs. Both the inspection and repair records should be.
Explanatory guide
The Explanatory Guide to Façade Maintenance Requirements [Fr] – PDF (2,8 MB) is an explanatory guide for the owners of the buildings concerned with the aim of facilitating understanding of façade maintenance obligations. In particular, it indicates the information a register and a verification report must contain.
Building Facade Maintenance Repair And Inspection Pdf Template
English version of the guide
City Of Chicago Facade Inspection
An English version of this guide is available. To obtain an electronic copy, send an email request to the RBQ.