Rochester, New York Building Codes

Building Codes References

• 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.
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.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeBuilding Code of New York StateNYS Dept. of State
(518) 474-4073
Structural CodeBuilding Code of New York StateNYS Dept. of State
(518) 474-4073
Plumbing CodePlumbing Code ofNew York StateNYS Dept. of State
(518) 474-4073
Mechanical CodeMechanical Code of New York StateNYS Dept. of State
(518) 474-4073
Electrical CodeBuilding Code of New York State (NFPA-70)NYS Dept. of State
(518) 474-4073
Accessibility CodeBuilding Code of New York StateNYS Dept. of State
(518) 474-4073
Energy CodeEnergy Conservation Construction Code of New York State
(518) 474-4073"
Elevator CodeBuilding Code of New York StateNYS Dept. of State
(518) 474-4073
Other CodesCode details can be found at City Code, Chapter 39
Property Maintenance: City of Rochester Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 90 and New York State Property Maintenance Code.

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 AreaContact
StructuralPlan Review & Inspection
Phone: (585) 428-6561
PlumbingPlan Review & Inspection
Phone: (585) 428-6561
MechanicalPlan Review & Inspection
Phone: (585) 428-6561
ElectricalPlan Review & Inspection
Phone: (585) 428-6561
AccessibilityPlan Review & Inspection
Phone: (585) 428-6561
Historic PreservationBuildings & Zoning
Phone: (585) 428-7043
EnvironmentalEnvironmental Services
Phone: (585) 428-6855
Fire MarshalFire Dept./Operations
Phone: (585) 428-6739
ZoningZoning Office
Phone: (585) 428-7043
PlanningPlanning Dept.
Phone: (585) 428-6953
City AttorneyLinda Kinglsey
Corporation Counsel
Phone: (585) 428-6989
Public WorksGeorge Stam
City Engineer
Phone: (585) 428-6828
Parks/RecreationParks & Recreation
Phone: (585) 428-6749
Building codes are also available for these other New York municipalities: