Local Rule 87, abbreviated as LL87, is legislation enforced by New York City’s Department of Buildings requiring more than 50,000 gross square feet to undergo comprehensive yet periodic energy audits and retro-commissioning measures. A criterion of this type is contained in the GGBP (Greener, Greater Buildings Plan).
The regulation often applies to business owners who possess large structures. It simply implies that buildings with less than the required gross square feet are exempt from this requirement. It is done because such constructions significantly contribute to the pollution for which the United States is known. Large buildings are being blamed for emitting greenhouse gases, and steps are being taken to reduce such emissions.
Under Local Law 87, the following structure must comply with this law:
The following buildings fall under the category of exemption under Local Law 87:
Suppose any building has been awarded Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) energy label for two to three consecutive years before submitting the report in such a scenario. In that case, the building does not require to submit the information.
If an architect or a designing professional submit a report for your building stating that the energy usage of the building is at least 25 points or more than the average of other buildings, you are exempted.
The requirement for Local Law 87:
Once you have submitted the report, you should pay the initial fees of $375 and then a subsequent fee of $155 or an amendment of $145.
Local Law 87 aims to reduce pollution, and thus building with an area greater than 50000 square feet needs to submit an energy efficiency report every ten years. If you do not submit this report, a fine of $3000 will be imposed for the initial year, followed by $5000 for every subsequent year.
An individual should hire professional companies to conduct the audit as there are fines if a false report is submitted. The Department of Buildings is sure that the actions will be legal if carried out by qualified engineers and certified agents.