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Periodic Inspections of Dry Floodproofing

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 3, art. 324
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NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.1 General.

§ 28-324.1 General. This article shall apply to covered buildings and structures as described in section 28-324.1.1 of this code permitted on or after the effective date of the local law that added this article that are required to comply with the dry floodproofing requirements of appendix G of the New York city building code and that require human intervention to activate or implement the dry floodproofing systems prior to a flood event. (L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2023/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.1.1 Covered buildings and structures.

§ 28-324.1.1 Covered buildings and structures. Such buildings or structures include: 1. new construction; 2. substantial improvements; 3. such portions of buildings or structures that are horizontal enlargements. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.1.2 Covered dry floodproofing systems.

§ 28-324.1.2 Covered dry floodproofing systems. Covered dry floodproofing systems include any dry floodproofing system where human intervention is required to implement any measure, including the installation of shields, equipment, temporary stairs and platforms, hardware, signage, fixed flood-resistant glazing systems or similar components necessary to activate and implement the dry floodproofing system. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.2 Annual inspection of covered dry floodproofing system.

§ 28-324.2 Annual inspection of covered dry floodproofing system. An annual inspection of the covered dry floodproofing system shall be conducted by a person designated by the building owner. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.2.1 Scope of annual inspection.

§ 28-324.2.1 Scope of annual inspection. The annual inspection shall include, at a minimum, visual confirmation that all covered systems are in their stored locations and ready for deployment, and that any gaskets do not appear damaged or brittle. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.2.2 Records.

§ 28-324.2.2 Records. Such inspection shall be documented and such documentation shall be maintained on the premises and provided to the department upon request. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.3 Triennial full-scale deployment inspection.

§ 28-324.3 Triennial full-scale deployment inspection. A full-scale deployment inspection initiated by the owner shall be conducted every three years in the presence of a special inspection agency that is qualified to perform flood zone compliance special inspections. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.3.1 Scope of inspection.

§ 28-324.3.1 Scope of inspection. The special inspector shall observe, inspect and document the components in their deployed state. Any defects shall be noted. The special inspector shall also review all annual inspection documentation for the preceding three years to confirm its completeness. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.3.2 Notification.

§ 28-324.3.2 Notification. Prior to the triennial full-scale deployment inspection, the owner shall notify the department and the fire department in accordance with procedures established by the department. Such notification shall not relieve the applicant, owner, engineer, architect or contractor of the obligation to comply with any notification or permitting requirement of the New York city department of transportation or the New York state department of transportation. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.3.3 Reports.

§ 28-324.3.3 Reports. The owner shall submit a written report prepared and certified by the special inspection agency that witnessed the deployment required by section 28-324.3 to the commissioner within 60 days of completing such deployment. The report shall clearly document the condition of the dry floodproofing system and related egress components and appurtenances thereof and shall include a record of all defects, including any significant deterioration, unsafe conditions and missing or defective components and outline any corrective action necessary to address such defects. Such report shall be submitted to the department on such forms and in such manner as required by the commissioner. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.3.4 Repair.

§ 28-324.3.4 Repair. All defects as found in such inspection shall be documented, noted in inspection reports, and corrected. Where missing or incomplete annual inspection records are the defect in question the owner shall provide a narrative of steps taken to ensure future records will be compliant. An affirmation of correction shall be filed by the owner within 60 days of the date of correction. (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.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-324.3.5 Fees.

§ 28-324.3.5 Fees. A report filing fee shall be paid to the department in the amount prescribed by rule. (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.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-159244Fetched: 10/24/2026

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