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	<updated>2025-12-11T20:18:05Z</updated>

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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Inside DOB&#8217;s Review of FISP Reports: What Owners Should Know for Cycle 10]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7730</id>
		<updated>2025-12-11T18:44:18Z</updated>
		<published>2025-12-11T17:32:46Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Building Envelope" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Exterior Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facades" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Terra Cotta" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Uncategorized" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="FISP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="FISP reports" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND Engineering &amp; Architecture" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="terra cotta" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[DOB is taking a closer look at how QEWIs inspect facades, document conditions, and justify repair strategies in Cycle 10. Reports involving decorative materials like terra cotta and stone are receiving especially detailed review, making it important for owners and managers to understand DOB’s focus and prepare stronger filings.]]></summary>

		
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Key Takeaways from NYC&#8217;s New FISP Study For Your Building]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7719</id>
		<updated>2025-12-11T20:18:05Z</updated>
		<published>2025-12-11T14:35:07Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Building Envelope" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Exterior Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facades" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Sidewalk Sheds" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Uncategorized" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="FISP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND Engineering &amp; Architecture" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="scaffolding" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="sidewalk sheds" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[New York City’s new Get Sheds Down study is recommending major updates to the Facade Inspection &#038; Safety Program (FISP), from a longer inspection cycle to more targeted sidewalk shed use, tailored rules for lower-risk buildings, and expanded drone inspections. Learn what DOB is considering for Cycle 11, and what boards and managers should focus on now under the current Cycle 10 rules.]]></summary>

		
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[New York’s New Access Law: What It Means for Your Next Construction or Repair Project]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7706</id>
		<updated>2025-12-10T17:53:00Z</updated>
		<published>2025-12-10T16:36:25Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Building Envelope" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Exterior Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facades" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Sidewalk Sheds" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Uncategorized" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="access" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="access agreements" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="FISP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="insurance" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND Engineering &amp; Architecture" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="scaffolding" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="sidewalk sheds" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[New York’s newly passed access bill (Senate Bill S.3799) updates Section 881 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, transforming how building owners, managers, and developers approach gaining access to neighboring properties for construction, FISP work, and critical repairs. With clearer definitions, new insurance and compensation requirements, and consequences for non-response, the law promises fewer delays and stronger legal footing, but only for those who are prepared. RAND breaks down what the changes mean and how to get ahead of them.]]></summary>

		
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			<name>Isabelle Walsh</name>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[RAND Gives Back: Giving Tuesday and Beyond]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7692</id>
		<updated>2025-12-06T00:05:39Z</updated>
		<published>2025-12-01T20:11:01Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Charity" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Company Events" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Company News" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Employees" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="New York City" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND Gives Back" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Volunteering" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Breast Cancer Awareness" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="charity" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Community" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Donations" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Giving Tuesday" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Hispanic Heritage Month" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="New York Cares" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND Volunteers" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Toys for Tots" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Volunteer NY" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[&#160; At RAND, giving back is woven into everyday life, from office fundraisers and volunteer days to donation drives that support our neighbors across New York City. Through our RAND Gives Back program, staff come together throughout the year to...]]></summary>

		
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[NYC Building Compliance 2026: Essential Deadlines at a Glance]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7659</id>
		<updated>2025-11-20T01:05:26Z</updated>
		<published>2025-11-04T14:30:45Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Balconies" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Benchmarking" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Brooklyn" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Building Information" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Climate Mobilization Act" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Commercial" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Department of Buildings" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Diagnostics" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Energy Audits" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Energy Efficiency" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Engineers" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Exterior Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facades" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Garages" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Gas Piping Systems" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 11/98" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 126" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 152/16" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 84/09" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 87/09" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 97 of 2019" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="MEP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="New Jersey" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="New York City" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Parapets" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Parking Structures" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Retaining Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Retro-commissioning" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Safety" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Uncategorized" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Webinar" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="benchmarking" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="CNYC" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Council of New York Cooperative &amp; Condominiums" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="DOB" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Energy benchmarking" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="energy efficiency" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="facade inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="FISP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Gas Piping Inspection" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Jersey City Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Jersey City Ordinance 21-054" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 97" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="NYC Benchmarking Law" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="NYC Department of Buildings" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="NYC Parapet Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures Program (PIPS)" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[With 2025 winding down, it's time to start planning for 2026 New York City local law compliance. Our 2026 NYC Building Compliance Calendar highlights early-year milestones (PIPS Cycle 1C opening January 1 and FISP Cycle 10B window opening February 21), mid-year filings (LL84 Benchmarking and LL97 Carbon Emissions on May 1), and the year-end cluster (boilers, elevators, parapets, LL97, LL152, LL87, PIPS checklist, and more).]]></summary>

		
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[5 Common FISP and Sidewalk Shed Myths Debunked]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7648</id>
		<updated>2025-10-17T19:54:07Z</updated>
		<published>2025-10-16T14:31:38Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Building Envelope" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Exterior Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facades" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Sidewalk Sheds" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="facade insepections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="FISP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND Engineering &amp; Architecture" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="sidewalk sheds" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[FISP and Sidewalk Shed Myths That Can Cost You Time and Money
Think you know the rules? These five common misunderstandings about NYC’s Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) and sidewalk shed requirements can lead to costly violations, project delays, and missed opportunities—especially with Cycle 10 inspections underway and Local Law 47 now in effect.

In this article, we break down the top myths, explain what’s actually required by DOB, and share tips to help building owners and managers stay ahead of fines, avoid unnecessary work, and make smarter decisions for their property.]]></summary>

		
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Is This Your Building’s First FISP Cycle?]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7637</id>
		<updated>2025-09-25T18:59:33Z</updated>
		<published>2025-09-25T18:51:00Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Building Envelope" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Exterior Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facades" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Sidewalk Sheds" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="facade insepections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="FISP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND Engineering &amp; Architecture" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="sidewalk sheds" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[New to FISP? Learn how to determine if your NYC building is required to file its first Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) report in Cycle 10 (2025–2029). Includes eligibility rules, TCO/CO guidance, sub-cycle filing windows, and inspection requirements.]]></summary>

		
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			<name>Isabelle Walsh</name>
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[14 Years and Counting: RAND Named a Crain’s Best Place to Work]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7628</id>
		<updated>2025-09-17T15:44:17Z</updated>
		<published>2025-09-17T13:31:27Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Awards" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Company News" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="award" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="benefits" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Crain&#039;s Best Places to Work in New York City" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Crain&#039;s New York Business" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND Engineering &amp; Architecture" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the 14th time, RAND Engineering &#038; Architecture, DPC has been recognized by Crain’s New York Business as one of the Best Places to Work in NYC. Learn how our culture of mentorship, flexibility, and employee ownership continues to set us apart.]]></summary>

		
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[2025 NYC Local Law Compliance: Updated Deadlines You Should Know [Updated October 2025]]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7608</id>
		<updated>2025-10-29T16:03:45Z</updated>
		<published>2025-09-09T13:41:32Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Balconies" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Benchmarking" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Brooklyn" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Building Information" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Climate Mobilization Act" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Commercial" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Department of Buildings" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Diagnostics" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Energy Audits" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Energy Efficiency" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Engineers" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Exterior Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facades" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Garages" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Gas Piping Systems" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 11/98" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 126" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 152/16" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 84/09" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 87/09" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 97 of 2019" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="MEP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="New Jersey" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="New York City" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Parapets" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Parking Structures" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Retaining Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Retro-commissioning" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Safety" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Uncategorized" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Webinar" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="benchmarking" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="CNYC" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Council of New York Cooperative &amp; Condominiums" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="DOB" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Energy benchmarking" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="energy efficiency" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="facade inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="FISP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Gas Piping Inspection" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Jersey City Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Jersey City Ordinance 21-054" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Local Law 97" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="NYC Benchmarking Law" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="NYC Department of Buildings" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="NYC Parapet Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures Program (PIPS)" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[As we head into the final quarter of 2025, several key Local Law deadlines are fast approaching — and some have shifted since the start of the year. New York City has clarified how extensions for Local Law 97 affect related reporting under LL88 and LL84, and enforcement is now in effect for newer requirements like lead paint inspections, annual parapet reports, and the PIPS annual checklist for parking structures.

Download the updated checklist, subscribe to our compliance calendar, and get the details you need to stay on track through year-end.]]></summary>

		
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		<title type="html"><![CDATA[Local Law 47 Brings Big Changes to NYC Sidewalk Shed Requirements]]></title>
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		<id>https://randpc.com/blog/?p=7593</id>
		<updated>2025-07-29T17:51:44Z</updated>
		<published>2025-07-29T17:34:41Z</published>
		<category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Building Envelope" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Exterior Walls" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspections" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facades" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Sidewalk Sheds" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Uncategorized" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="access" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="Facade Inspection Safety Program" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="FISP" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="insurance" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="RAND Engineering &amp; Architecture" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="scaffolding" /><category scheme="https://randpc.com/blog" term="sidewalk sheds" />
		<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Local Law 47 of 2025 brings big changes to how sidewalk sheds are designed and installed in New York City. From increased height and lighting requirements to a new 40-foot exception for certain facade projects, the law aims to improve pedestrian experience and reduce unnecessary sidewalk disruption. In this article, we break down what’s changing, who it affects, and what building owners and property managers should consider when planning upcoming work.]]></summary>

		
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