Types of Facade Inspections

Facade inspections typically fall into three categories:

• Safe, requires no attention
• Safe with a Repair & Maintenance Program

  Requires repairs or maintenance within a time period designated by the professional in order to prevent deterioration into an unsafe condition

• Unsafe

  Has no reliable means of structural support and is dangerous to persons or property. Requires prompt remedial action.

Conducting Inspections

Inspection requirements range from visual inspection of street-facing façades by architects, engineers, or contractors, to "hands-on inspections" which require licensed engineers or architects to physically touch facade components for each elevation of the building along the entire height of each elevation. Typically, inspections are required for buildings over five stories, with inspection frequencies ranging from two to five years.

Our experts are well versed in façade condition assessments and have the experience and knowledge needed to complete repair details as well as oversee the completion of the repairs on behalf of the property owner.

Cities with facade inspection ordinances include:

• Boston
• Chicago
• Cincinnati
• Cleveland
• Columbus
• Detroit
• Milwaukee
• New York
• Philadelphia
• Pittsburgh
• San Francisco
• St. Louis