Building Compliance & Fire Protection Guides
Everything you need to know about NYC Local Laws, NFPA fire protection standards, and tri-state building compliance requirements. Written for inspection companies, building owners, and property managers.
Tri-State Compliance
Tri-State Compliance
NY / NJ / CTSide-by-side comparison of building compliance requirements across New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
NJ Fire Compliance
New JerseyNJ Uniform Fire Code compliance guide. DCA jurisdiction, required inspections, filing, and penalties.
CT Fire Compliance
ConnecticutConnecticut fire safety compliance guide. DESPP jurisdiction, fire marshal requirements, and filing obligations.
NYC Compliance Calendar
NYCAll 2026 NYC building compliance deadlines in one place. DOB, FDNY, and DEP filing dates.
NYC Local Laws
Local Law 11 — Facade Inspections
FISPFacade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) requirements for buildings over 6 stories. Inspection cycles, QEWI qualifications, and penalties.
Local Law 16 — Fire Safety Reports
FDNYFDNY fire safety compliance reports, fire safety director requirements, fire drill obligations, and filing process.
Local Law 26 — Elevator Inspections
DOBCategory 1 annual and Category 5 five-year elevator inspection requirements, deadlines, and DOB compliance.
Local Law 87 — Energy Audits
DOBEnergy audit and retro-commissioning requirements for buildings over 50,000 square feet.
Local Law 97 — Carbon Emissions
ClimateClimate Mobilization Act carbon emissions limits. Thresholds, penalties ($268/ton), and compliance deadlines.
Local Law 152 — Gas Piping
DOBPeriodic gas piping inspection requirements. 4-year cycle, GPS-2 filing, Licensed Master Plumber requirements, and penalties.
Local Law 87 Deadlines
DOBDetailed LL87 energy audit filing deadlines by tax block number, compliance cycle schedule, and penalty avoidance.
Local Law 97 Penalties
ClimateLL97 carbon penalties calculator, compliance thresholds by building type, and strategies to reduce emissions before 2030.
NFPA Standards
NFPA 25 — Sprinkler Systems
2023 EditionWater-based fire protection system ITM requirements. Inspection frequencies, testing procedures, and deficiency categories.
NFPA 72 — Fire Alarms
2022 EditionFire alarm system inspection, testing, and maintenance. Device frequencies, sensitivity testing, and Chapter 14 requirements.
NFPA 10 — Fire Extinguishers
2022 EditionFire extinguisher ITM requirements. Monthly visual, annual maintenance, 6-year internal, and 12-year hydrostatic testing.
NFPA 80 — Fire Doors
Annual InspectionAnnual fire door and fire damper inspection and maintenance. Gap measurements, hardware checks, and self-closing device testing.
NFPA 96 — Kitchen Suppression
Semi-AnnualKitchen hood fire suppression system inspections. Wet chemical systems, fusible links, nozzle alignment, and duct cleaning verification.
NFPA 101 — Emergency Lighting
Life Safety CodeEmergency lighting and exit sign inspection requirements. Monthly 30-second tests and annual 90-minute battery discharge tests.
NFPA 25 Fire Pump Testing
NFPA 25Fire pump testing requirements under NFPA 25. Weekly churn tests, annual flow tests, and diesel engine pump procedures.
NFPA 25 Water Storage Tanks
NFPA 25Water storage tank inspection and maintenance requirements under NFPA 25. Interior inspections, heating, and seismic bracing.
FDNY Compliance
FDNYComplete guide to FDNY fire protection compliance. Certificates of Fitness, inspection requirements, and violation resolution.
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