SWARMP (Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program)
SWARMP is the middle FISP classification: the façade is safe today, but specific conditions exist that will become unsafe without repair before the next inspection cycle. Repairs must meet the completion date listed in the report, which can precede the next filing deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How is SWARMP different from Unsafe?
Unsafe conditions require immediate notification and public protection recommended by the QEWI under DOB requirements. SWARMP means the condition will become unsafe before the next cycle if not addressed, but is safe now with no immediate public protection required.
Can SWARMP repairs be deferred to the next cycle?
No. The next QEWI must certify SWARMP corrections as complete to file the next cycle's report as Safe. Deferred SWARMP becomes Unsafe, with all the cost and disruption that triggers.
Who tracks the SWARMP list between cycles?
The managing agent should maintain it as part of the capital plan with assigned project owners and target completion dates. Buildings using document intelligence tools can extract the SWARMP table from the filed report and convert it into trackable tasks automatically.