Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
New York City adopts its own code instead of following the state code. Their local laws are very confusing. In general, the code is based on the 2003 IBC with amendments bringing it in line with the 2009 IBC. See the NYC Admin. Code. Chapter 7. Sections 28-701.1-2. (excerpts provided below. Note that NYC Admin Code Ch. 7 contains its own chapters, which is confusing. The city publishes a page with code information. They call the current codes the 2014 Construction Codes. Earlier codes include the 2008 Construction Codes, the 1968 Code, and the 1938 code.
To read the code, visit this NYC Building Code page and select the chapter of interest.
Article 701:Enactment and Update of the New York City Building Code
§ 28-701.1 Update.
No later than the third year after the effective date of the section 701.1 and every third year thereafter, the commissioner shall submit to the city council proposed amendments that he or she determines should be made to this code to bring it up to date with the latest edition of the International Building Code or otherwise modify the provisions thereof. In addition, prior to the submission of such proposal to the city council, such proposal shall be submitted to an advisory committee established by the commissioner pursuant to this title for review and comment.
§ 28-701.2 Enactment of the New York City Building Code.
The New York City Building Code based on the 2003 edition of the International Building Code published by the international Code Council, with changes that reflect the unique character of the city and amendments that bring it up to date with the 2009 edition of such International Building Code, is hereby adopted to read as follows:
Chapter 1: Administration
Section BC 101: General
101.1 Title.
This code shall be known and may be cited as the "New York City Building Code," "NYCBC" or "BC". All section numbers in this code shall be deemed to be preceded by the designation "BC".
Helpful resources for New York City, New York include the following.
Residential Building Code
New York adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB,
New York Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
New York City adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.
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2020 Residential Code of New York State, except NYC (2018 IRC)(New York City, NY § 48.19 Compliance with Other Laws.)
...Drinking fountains when provided shall be in accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: undetermined
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for New York City ? Undetermined
Comments:
NYC adopts its own code based on both the 2003 IBC and 2009 IBC. We see no adoption of a specific residential code for one and two-family dwellings.
Appendix M lists a few special requirements for one and two-family dwellings.
Commercial Building Code
New York City adopted the 2009 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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2020 Bldg. Code of New York State, except NYC (2018 IBC)(New York City, NY Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
In general, the code is based on the 2003 IBC with amendments bringing it in line with the 2009 IBC. See the NYC Admin. Code. Chapter 7. Sections 28-701.1-2. (excerpts provided below. Note that NYC Admin Code Ch. 7 contains its own chapters, which is confusing. The city publishes a page with code information. They call the current codes the 2014 Construction Codes. Earlier codes include the 2008 Construction Codes, the 1968 Code, and the 1938 code.
To read the code, visit this NYC Building Code page and select the chapter of interest.
