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PIPS Guidebook
A comprehensive digital guide to NYC’s Periodic Inspections of Parking Structures developed by SPAR Architects.
This guide provides building owners, property managers, and boards with a clear, practical overview of PIPS compliance, inspection procedures, filing cycles, classifications, and potential follow-up requirements.
What this guide covers:
PIPS Filing Cycles
Cycle 1 sub-cycles, filing windows, and future inspection frequency.
Inspection Process
Records review, visual walkthrough, physical examination, documentation, and additional investigation.
Classification Framework
Clear explanation of SAFE, SREM, and UNSAFE conditions.
What Inspectors Look For
Common concrete, structural, waterproofing, drainage, joint, and safety conditions evaluated during inspection.
Repairs & Follow-Up
Repair planning, engineering monitoring, temporary protection, and next steps after inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers to common PIPS compliance, inspection, filing, and owner-responsibility questions.
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