No Penalty Sign Inspection

The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) No-Penalty Business Accessory Sign Inspection Program has ended.

This program allowed small business owners in all five boroughs to request visual safety inspections of their accessory signs without the threat of receiving violations for the duration of the program. The inspection is free of charge.

By law, business owners must address the safety and maintenance of signs on their properties.

As part of a Business Accessory Sign Moratorium from February 9, 2019 until February 9, 2021, DOB will not issue violations for business signs that existed on or before February 9, 2019, unless the sign is not eligible for the moratorium for reasons such as being an imminent threat to public health or safety.

Businesses are encouraged to contact DOB to have their signs inspected to determine whether they comply with applicable regulations before the end of this moratorium to potentially avoid receiving future violations for signs that are not in compliance.

Learn more about the Business Accessory Sign Moratorium.

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