Local Law 11 mandates inspections for the facades of buildings 7 stories or higher every 5 years to ensure the safety of pedestrians below.

Emergencies requiring quick exit from a building can quickly turn catastrophic when there are many people on the premises.

Vacate Orders are what they sound like–buildings they’re issued to must be completely vacated in the interest of public safety.

Potentially compromised buildings are buildings that meet any of the criteria discussed here.

Find out the story behind Local Law 11/98 and why it’s so important to New York City.

Under Local Law 11, the exterior facades of buildings six stories and taller must be inspected every five years. Get all of the details here.

The Environmental Control Board (ECB) is a judicial court that hears violations issued by other city agencies and issues verdicts.