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In New York City, buildings exceeding 6 stories are required to undergo inspections of their exterior walls and appurtenances every five (5) years. Following these inspections, a technical examination report must be submitted to the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB). The DOB has very specific rules and regulations on how the inspections have to be conducted and what inspection findings must be included in the report. The rules and regulations are periodically amended, and KEPC is committed to staying current with these changes. Koenigsberg Engineering PC has conducted hundreds of FISP inspections, and has successfully filed hundreds of FISP Reports.

KEPC has provided repair specifications and construction monitoring support for hundreds of buildings in New York City. The projects range from landmark historic restoration projects with budgets of over $20,000,000 to essential maintenance and repair projects with budgets of less than $50,000. Each project is carefully tailored to the Owner’s objectives and budget. KEPC provides engineering support for all aspects of the project, including:

• preparation of detailed repair specifications and drawings
• competitive bid solicitation based on unit cost and lump sum prices
• bid analysis and contract negotiation
• all drawings, documentation, and seals to obtain permits
• construction monitoring, detailed accounting of repair quantities
• invoice review and project close-out services

Koenigsberg Engineering, PC has more than 30 years of experience in Historic and Landmark restoration. Our Landmark restoration projects received awards from the Chicago Building Congress, California Preservation Foundation, and the Los Angeles Conservancy.

Our detail-oriented engineers and architects take special care and attention in working on Landmark Buildings because such projects are not just about fixing spalls, and cracks and making the building safe, but more importantly, those projects are about preserving the historical integrity of the building. KEPC takes pride in being part of the history of Landmark buildings.

These inspections are carried out by registered with the Department of Buildings (DOB) Special Inspectors during and/or after the repair process. Their purpose is to ensure that the construction work meets the necessary standards and regulations outlined in the building code or its referenced standards.

Special Inspections Code/Section

• EMERGENCY & STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS (GENERATORS) – BC 1704.31, BC 1705.36
• STRUCTURAL STEEL – WELDING – BC 1704.3.1
• STRUCTURAL STEEL – HIGH STRENGTH BOLTING – BC 1704.3.3, BC 1705.2.3
• CONCRETE – CAST-IN-PLACE – BC 1704.4, BC 1705.3
• MASONRY – BC 1704.5, BC 1705.4
• WALL PANELS, CURTAIN WALLS, AND VENEERS – BC 1704.10, BC 1705.20
• EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS (EIFS) – BC 1704.13
• STRUCTURAL STABILITY – ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING BUILDINGS – BC 1704.20.1 ,BC 1705.25.1
• POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS – BC 1704.32,BC 1705.37
• COMBUSTIBLE EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS – BC 1705.16
• CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS INFLUENCING ADJACENT STRUCTURES – BC 1705.25.2
• PRESTRESSED ROCK AND SOIL ANCHORS INSPECTION – BC 1705.8.1