Monday 27 January 2020

After façade deaths, city considers using drones for building inspections

After two recent façade-related deaths, city officials are mulling the use of drones to inspect the safety of thousands of buildings. The City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing Monday on a bill that would require the Department of Buildings to study the feasibility of using unmanned aircrafts to examine exterior walls. Under the legislation, the DOB would need to submit a report by June 30. DOB Commissioner Melanie La Rocca testified



source https://therealdeal.com/2020/01/27/after-facade-deaths-city-considers-using-drones-for-building-inspections/

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