Structural Integrity Inspection

AEIS provides a broad range of structural stability and monitoring services to support compliance with NYC DOB requirements for demolition, excavation, and adjacent property protection.

Our Services Include:

• Structural Stability Inspection of Existing Buildings (STAB)
  Verifying that existing structures are safe for continued occupancy or exposure during nearby construction.
• Structural Stability During Mechanical Demolition (MDEM)
  Oversight during full or partial demolition using mechanical equipment to ensure load paths remain stable and collapse risk is minimized.
• Underpinning Inspection (UPIN)
  Inspection of underpinning activities that strengthen or support foundations of adjacent buildings impacted by excavation or new construction.
• Excavation, Sheeting, Bracing, and Shoring Oversight
  Review and field verification of support of excavation (SOE) systems to protect surrounding structures, streets, and utilities.
• Facade Safety Inspection
  Monitoring of existing building facades for structural integrity during construction, demolition, or excavation.

In addition to the services listed above, AEIS offers custom inspection programs based on project complexity, historical building status, or DOB monitoring requirements. Speak with an AEIS specialist to develop a site-specific solution for your structural inspection needs.

AEIS inspections conform to all applicable NYC Building Code sections and NYC DOB requirements, including:

• BC 1704.20.1 – Existing Structures
• BC 1704.20.2 – Excavations
• BC 1704.20.3 – Underpinning
• BC 1704.20.4 – Demolition
• BC 1704.20.7.1 – Structural Stability
• BC 3303.13.2 – Safety Monitoring Plan
• BC 3304.2 – Support of Excavation
• BC 3304.10 – Dewatering
• BC 309.4.3 – Pre-Construction Surveys
• BC 3309.16 – Monitoring
• BC 3309.6 – Subsurface Operations Affecting Adjacent Properties
• TPPN 10/88 – Monitoring of Historic Structures
• Local Law 11 – Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)

AEIS ensures that inspections are not only code-compliant but tailored to the unique conditions of each site. All inspections are thoroughly documented and communicated to the project team in real-time to support timely decision-making and regulatory compliance.