— TL;DR
FISP cycle 9 requirements, the SWARMP / UNSAFE / SAFE classification system, and why buildings over six stories need a QEWI walking the perimeter this year.
— Editor's note
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01 · OVERVIEWFacade Inspection NYC (Local Law 11): Requirements & Deadlines
FISP cycle 9 requirements, the SWARMP / UNSAFE / SAFE classification system, and why buildings over six stories need a QEWI walking the perimeter this year.
02 · WHO IT'S FORTarget reader
This guide is written for property owners, property managers, compliance counsel, and operations teams working on DOB in New York City.
03 · KEY POINTSWhat you'll learn
- Which buildings the law applies to
- Filing windows and qualifying professionals
- Penalty structure and escalation
- Real-world compliance scenarios
- How ViolationWatch automates deadline tracking
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