New York Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of New York.
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Additional Resources
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 Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 New York State Building Code (2003 IBC) | ICC at (800) 284-4406 or online |
| Structural Code | 2007 New York State Building Code (2003 IBC) | ICC at (800) 284-4406 or online |
| Plumbing Code | 2007 New York State Plumbing Code (2003 IPC) | ICC at (800) 284-4406 or online |
| Mechanical Code | 2007 New York State Mechanical Code (2003 IMC) | ICC at (800) 284-4406 or online |
| Electrical Code | NFPA 70 | |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2000 IFC (New York State Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code, Title 19) | ICC at (800) 284-4406 or online |
| Accessibility Code | 2007 New York State ADA | Helpline (518) 474-4073 |
| Energy Code | 2007 New York State Energy Conservation Code (2003 IECC) | Online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1 | Helpline (518) 474-4073 |
| Gas Code | 2007 New York State Fuel Gas Code (2003 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 Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New York:
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