Buffalo, New York Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Buffalo, New York.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
• The codes below are based upon the 2000 International Codes with the 2001 supplements and amendments as made by the NYS Department of State. Copies of the code are available at the International Code Council.
Buffalo New York Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | Building Code of New York State | NY State Dept. of State, (518) 474-4073 |
| Structural Code | Building Code of New York State | NY State Dept. of State, (518) 474-4073 |
| Plumbing Code | Plumbing Code of New York State | NY State Dept. of State, (518) 474-4073 |
| Mechanical Code | Mechanical Code of New York State | NY State Dept. of State, (518) 474-4073 |
| Electrical Code | Building Code of New York State | NY State Dept. of State, (518) 474-4073 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Fire Code of New York State | NY State Dept. of State, (518) 474-4073 |
| Accessibility Code | ICC/ANSI A117.1-1998 | NY State Dept. of State, (518) 474-4073 |
| Energy Code | Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State | NY State Dept. of State, (518) 474-4073 |
| Elevator Code | ANSI/ASME A17.1-2000 (Building Code of New York State) | NY State Dept. of State, (518) 474-4073 |
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 | Code Review Phone: (716) 851-4111 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Review Phone: (716) 851-5067 Fax: (716) 851-5506 |
| Mechanical | Code Review Phone: (716) 851-4111 |
| Electrical | Electrical Review Phone: (716) 851-4928 Fax: (716) 851-5506 |
| Public Works | Dan Kreuz Acting Commissioner, Public Works, Parks, Streets Phone: (716) 884-9660 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Phone: (716) 851-5707 |
| Parks/Recreation | Dan Kreuz Acting Commissioner, Public Works, Parks, Streets Phone: (706) 884-9660 |
Other New York Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New York:
