Albany, New York Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Albany, New York.
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• New York State’s codes are mandatory minimum requirements throughtout 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 & Building Code Council.
• For more information about statewide codes & enforcement issues, visit NY State Div. Of Codes & Enforcement.
• For more information about statewide codes & enforcement issues, visit NY State Div. Of Codes & Enforcement.
Albany New York Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2000; IRC 2000 (Building Code of New York State) | International Code Council |
| Structural Code | IBC 2000; IRC 2000 (Building Code of New York State) | International Code Council |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2000 (Plumbing Code of New York State) | International Code Council |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2000 (Mechanical Code of New York State) | International Code Council |
| Electrical Code | NEC 1999 (New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Title9B) | International Code Council |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC (New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code) | International Code Council |
| Accessibility Code | ANSI A117.1-1998 (New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Title9B) | International Code Council |
| Energy Code | IECC 2000 (Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State ) | International Code Council |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2000 (New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Title9B) | International Code Council |
| Other Codes | Gas: IFGC 2000; International Code Council | |
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 |
| Structural | Division of Buildings and Codes Phone: (518) 434-5165 |
| Plumbing | Division of Buildings and Codes Phone: (518) 434-5165 |
| Mechanical | Division of Buildings and Codes Phone: (518) 434-5165 |
| Electrical | Division of Buildings and Codes Phone: (518) 434-5165 |
| Accessibility | Division of Buildings and Codes Phone: (518) 434-5165 |
| City Attorney | John Reilly Coproration Counsel Phone: (518) 434-5050 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention/Codes Phone: (518) 447-7879 |
| Parks/Recreation | Howard Cable Parks Supervisor Phone: (518) 434-5858 |
Other New York Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New York:
