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Overview
The Inspectional Services Department of Boston implemented Ordinance 9.9-12 (Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings Requiring Periodic Inspection) in 1995, which dictates that any building over 70 feet high has to be inspected for facade deficiencies that would compromise life safety.
If a building's height is 125 feet or less, a licensed engineer can visually inspect the building using binoculars and/or adjacent building access (no close visual inspection is required). Buildings higher than 125 feet require a close visual inspection using full height mechanical access (i.e. swing staging, pipe staging, rappelling, boatswain chair). A minimum of one full height drop per building elevation is required for these higher buildings.
The following links offer more information about the Boston Facade Ordinance. If you need additional information, please contact Jon F. Lindberg, P.E. at 800-659-4753.
Boston Facade Ordinance 9.9-12 (Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings Requiring Periodic Inspection)
Inspectional Services Department - Exterior Wall Inspection Report
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