N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-323.2: § 28-323.2 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

ANNUAL OBSERVATION CHECKLIST. A document developed by the approved agency during initial condition assessment containing baseline items to be inspected between condition assessments, annually or at more frequent intervals as prescribed by the approved agency, by or on behalf of the parking structure owner.

CONDITION ASSESSMENT. An on-site inspection and evaluation of a parking structure by an approved agency for evidence of deterioration of any structural element or building component of such parking structure, evidence of the existence of any unsafe structural condition in such parking structure, or evidence indicating that such parking structure is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, or structurally unsafe, or is of such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible.

INITIAL CONDITION ASSESSMENT. The first condition assessment conducted by an approved agency of a parking structure as outlined in the rules of the department.

PARKING STRUCTURE. A building or space used for the parking or storage of motor vehicles, other than an automotive service station, automotive repair shop, or private garage as defined in chapter 2 of the New York city building code.

(L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022)