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The Importance of Parapet Wall Inspections
What are parapet walls?
Parapet walls that extend vertically from the edge of a roof serve as protective guardrails, and they can help contain roof fires and deflect wind loads to protect the building's structure. Parapets on roofs, balconies, and terraces of public-facing buildings are particularly crucial to meet NYC parapet wall inspection requirements and uphold public safety.
What laws require parapet walls inspection?
New York City's Local Law 126 for parapet observations covers parapet inspections, enforced by the Administrative Code of 2021. This law pertains to a business and building owner's obligation to meet safety standards.
Local Law 126 requires an annual professional inspection to identify potential hazards that could be dangerous for occupants and pedestrians. If the inspection reveals unsafe conditions, the building owner must address them immediately and install safety measures for public protection until the hazard is diminished.
Understanding and adhering to NYC parapet wall inspection requirements helps building owners stay compliant and uphold safety while being NYC DOB inspection-ready.
How It Works
VTEC Laboratories is an industry leader in commercial testing, labeling, listing, and inspections. As a parapet inspector in New York City, VTEC Labs will conduct a thorough parapet wall inspection for your building and provide stakeholders with expert, detailed reporting.
During the inspection
During the inspection, our trained, accredited engineers will determine whether the parapet wall is plumb and if the building has excessive deterioration. Additionally, they'll further assess the building to see if any installed appurtenances are maintained and in acceptable condition, ensuring durability.
After the inspection
After the inspection, the engineer will report all of their findings so you can take action to correct your building's parapet wall, if necessary. If you need to access the report at any time after the inspection, we can promptly provide you with the information you need.
Auto-Schedule your inspections
To help streamline your business operations, this NYC-based company will schedule automatic notifications for parapet wall inspections to keep you on top of compliance.
Choose VTEC Laboratories for Your NYC Parapet Wall Inspections
Benefits of Our Parapet Wall Inspections
Scheduling professional parapet inspections with VTEC Labs is beneficial for several reasons:
Identifying maintenance requirements
Parapet wall inspections for NYC buildings can help owners determine issues and schedule regular maintenance to keep their buildings compliant and in good condition.
Getting an unbiased third-party assessment
Getting a professional third-party inspection is necessary for an accurate, helpful report. Partnering with VTEC Labs allows you to receive an unbiased, fair representation of the parapet observation and reporting requirements with no conflicts of interest. At VTEC Labs, we are independent of any construction companies, so we can guarantee complete objectivity during our NYC parapet wall inspections.
Prioritizing building and pedestrian safety
Inspections aim to identify potential risks that could lead to fires, building damage, or injury. Annual parapet inspections help ensure the safety of buildings, occupants, and pedestrians.
Physical Testing Standards Offered for Mechanical and Structural Properties
- ASTM C109
- Test for determining the compressive strength of hydraulic cement and other mortars.
- ASTM C338
- Test for determining the softening point of glass.
- ASTM D256, Method A
- Standard tests for determining the Izod pendulum impact resistance of plastics.
- ASTM D445
- Determines kinematic viscosity of transparent and opaque liquid petroleum products and calculates the dynamic viscosity.
- ASTM D624
- Test for determining tear strength of conventional vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic elastomers.
- ASTM D695
- Test for determining the compressive properties of unreinforced and reinforced rigid plastics.
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Choose VTEC Laboratories for Your NYC Parapet Wall Inspections
VTEC Laboratories complies with building safety and fire codes to meet NYC DOB standards. With our comprehensive third-party parapet wall inspection service, we are serious about ensuring occupant and building safety and helping you comply with Local Law 126 and other building codes.
We are here to help keep your building safe with our detailed NYC parapet wall inspections and reports. Call us at 718-542-8248 ext. 0# or request a free quote by completing our form!
VTEC Laboratories is ISO 17020 accredited (pending) for parapet wall inspections.