Outsource Special Inspections elevates to class 1 agency

Manhattan, NY Outsource Special Inspections (OSI) is transitioning from a class 2 to class 1 agency. This upgrade, which expands the amount of inspections offered by OSI, marks a major milestone for the company.

With a class 1 certification, OSI will be able to address any type of inspection for every type of client. While class 2 agencies are limited to small and mid-size projects, class 1 agencies can inspect “major buildings,” which the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) defines as buildings that are over 10 stories, over 125 ft. high, or with a building footprint over 100,000 s/f. There are estimated to be more than one million buildings in NYC, thousands of which are considered major buildings. OSI’s new classification opens the door to a wealth of potential clients, who may be looking for an established, versatile special inspections agency to handle their projects.

In addition to the previous list of inspection services, OSI is now qualified to perform inspections for the following:

• The construction of a new major building;

• The full demolition of a major building;

• The alteration of a major building, including:

• The removal of 1 or more stories.

• The partial demolition of 20,000 s/f or more of gross floor area.

• The partial demolition of 20% or more of the gross floor area.

• The enlargement of a major building by more than 10,000 s/f of gross floor area.