A Taxonomy of Urban Façade Defects and Their Distribution on Façade Components: A Data-Driven Analysis of Historical Inspection Reports

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AbstractWell-maintained building façades are essential for public safety. Major cities across the globe have inspection programs to ensure façade safety. However, accidents caused by falling debris and complaints continuously happen and indicate a need to ...Practical ApplicationsThe practical implications of this research are significant for inspection companies and related city agencies, such as the Department of Buildings (DOB). The study’s taxonomies and identified applicability of defects to façade ...