Article 217: Buildings and Structures That Are Potentially Compromised

§ 28-217.1 Buildings and structures that are potentially structurally compromised.

For purposes of this article "potentially compromised" shall include a building or structure that:

   1.   Has had an open roof for 60 days or longer;

   2.   Has been shored and braced or otherwise temporarily safeguarded pursuant to an emergency declaration issued by the commissioner, or due to concern for structural integrity as determined by a registered design professional;

   3.   Has been subject to a precept as a compromised structure under section 28-216.1.1; or

   4.   May have suffered structural damage by fire or any other cause as determined by the commissioner.

(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)

Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

§ 28-217.1.1 Structural inspections of potentially compromised buildings or structures.

When a building or structure has become potentially compromised, the owner is required to have a structural inspection performed. Such inspection shall be performed within 60 days of the opening of the roof, or within 60 days of the onset of any of the conditions listed in section 28-217.1. A report of such inspection shall be filed with the department within 30 days thereafter in such form and detail and with provision for periodic monitoring of the building or structure as the commissioner may require.

(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)

Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

§ 28-217.1.2

Structural inspections shall only be performed by a registered design professional in good standing with the New York st ate department of education.