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New York Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of New York. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning New York Building Codes
New York's codes are mandatory minimum requirements throughout the state, except in New York City. Local jurisdictions may amend the code with more stringent provisions only with the approval of the NY State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council.
New York State will adopt the 2006 I-codes (for the IBC, IFC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IPMC, IEBC and the 2009 IECC) on December 14, 2010.
New York Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2010 New York State Building Code (2006 IBC) | ICC at (800) 422-7233 or online |
| Structural Code | 2010 New York State Building Code (2006 IBC) | ICC at (800) 422-7233 or online |
| Plumbing Code | 2010 New York State Plumbing Code (2006 IPC) | ICC at (800) 422-7233 or online |
| Mechanical Code | 2010 New York State Mechanical Code (2006 IMC) | ICC at (800) 422-7233 or online |
| Electrical Code | NFPA 70 | |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006IFC (2010 New York State Fire Code) | ICC at (800) 422-7233 or online |
| Accessibility Code | 2010 New York State ADA | Helpline (518) 474-4073 |
| Energy Code | 2010 New York State Energy Conservation Code (2006 IECC) | Online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1 | Helpline (518) 474-4073 |
| Gas Code | 2010 New York State Fuel Gas Code (2006 IFGC) | Helpline (518) 474-4073 |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code; NBIC | Online |
New York Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Historic Preservation | Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservat Phone: (518) 474-0456 |
| Environmental | Dept. of Environmental Conservation Phone: (518) 457-6533 |
| Health Department | Department of Health Phone: (518) 474-2011 |
| Forestry/Parks | Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservat Phone: (518) 474-0456 |
| Transportation | Technical Services Div., Dept. of Transportation Phone: (518) 457-4445 |
| Boiler Inspector | Ronald White Boiler Safety Bureau, Div. Of Safety, Dept. of Lab Phone: (518) 457-2722 |
New York Building Code Website