Borough of Cliffside Park Structural & Facade Inspections

Feb 24, 2023

Ordinances 2021-08 and 2021-09

As a result of the Surfside condominium collapse in Florida, the Borough of Cliffside Park, New Jersey has adopted regulations requiring certain buildings to conduct, through a licensed professional, an inspection of the building’s structure every 10 years and the building’s facade every 5 years. Below are the requirements that every Cliffside Park Property Owner needs to know: 

Structural Inspection Requirements

  • Visual structural inspection every 10 years by a licensed professional for steel, stick, brick, stucco or fabricated panel facades, and/or concrete buildings of more than 4 stories in height or buildings consisting in excess of 12 residential units.
  • Inspection to include foundations, balconies, all structural members, and waterproofing.
  • Initial inspection to be completed by 12/31/2022 and every 10 years thereafter.
  • Property Owners to submit a written Structural Inspection Report under seal, prepared by the licensed professional to the Building Department.
  • If structural repairs are needed, the Property Owner shall be responsible for the repairs and immediately undertake measures as may be required to secure public safety.
  • Following the repairs, the licensed professional shall inspect the building and the Property Owner shall file an amended report prepared by the licensed professional setting forth the conditions of the building with the Building Department within 30 days of the repairs being completed.

Facade Inspection Requirements

  • Facade inspection every 5 years by a licensed professional for all buildings greater than 3 stories in height, and/or consist of a masonry, structural steel, stucco or planking and/or brick attached dwellings in excess of 20 feet.
  • Inspection to include all exterior walls and appurtenances.
  • Initial inspection to be completed by 12/31/2022 and every 5 years thereafter.
  • Property Owners to submit a written Facade Inspection Report under seal, prepared by the licensed professional to the Building Department.
  • If repairs are needed, the Property Owner shall be responsible for the repairs and immediately undertake measures as may be required to secure public safety.
  • Following the repairs, the licensed professional shall inspect the building and the Property Owner shall file an amended report prepared by the licensed professional setting forth the conditions of the building with the Building Department within 30 days of the repairs being completed.

The City of Jersey City has similar ordinances on structural and facade inspections - please view our website blog for additional information on the City's requirements - https://www.bechtbt.com/city-of-jersey-city-structural-and-facade-inspections 

Becht Engineering BT, Inc. can assist by providing structural and facade inspections to your property. We can also assist in any repairs that may be discovered during the inspection reports. Contact one of our professionals today at 800.772.7991 or information@bechtbt.com regarding your structural and facade inspection needs.

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