Retaining Wall Inspections (LL37/2008)
NYC Admin Code § 28-305.4 (Local Law 37 of 2008)
NYC Administrative Code § 28-305.4 requires owners of retaining walls that are ten feet or more in height and front a public right-of-way to have a condition assessment performed at least once every five years by, or under the direct supervision of, a registered design professional with qualifications prescribed by the Department of Buildings. The professional must file a written report with the Department within sixty days of completing the assessment (and not more than five years after the prior report), certifying the wall as safe, safe with minor repair, or safe with repair and/or engineering monitoring.
Who must comply
Other DOB regulations
Special Inspectors & Special Inspection Agencies
1 RCNY § 101-06
OTCR Material Approval
1 RCNY § 101-12
ADA Title III (2010 Standards)
Americans with Disabilities Act Title III, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.; 28 C.F.R. Part 36 (2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design)
LL157 Natural Gas Detectors
Local Law 157 of 2016, as amended by Local Law 102 of 2025 (Int. 1281-2025); NYC Admin. Code §28-315.2.4 / §27-2045 — natural gas detecting devices
Office Sprinkler Retrofit (LL26/2004)
Local Law 26 of 2004 (amending NYC Administrative Code / NYC Building Code)
LL26/04 High-Rise Office Sprinklers
Local Law 26 of 2004 (NYC Admin. Code 28-315.2 et seq.)
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