Rochester, New York Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Rochester, 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.
Rochester New York Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | Building Code of New York State | NYS Dept. of State (518) 474-4073 |
| Structural Code | Building Code of New York State | NYS Dept. of State (518) 474-4073 |
| Plumbing Code | Plumbing Code ofNew York State | NYS Dept. of State (518) 474-4073 |
| Mechanical Code | Mechanical Code of New York State | NYS Dept. of State (518) 474-4073 |
| Electrical Code | Building Code of New York State (NFPA-70) | NYS Dept. of State (518) 474-4073 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Fire Code of New York State | NYS Dept. of State (518) 474-4073 |
| Accessibility Code | Building Code of New York State | NYS Dept. of State (518) 474-4073 |
| Energy Code | Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State | (518) 474-4073" |
| Elevator Code | Building Code of New York State | NYS Dept. of State (518) 474-4073 |
| Other Codes | Code 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. | |
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 | Plan Review & Inspection Phone: (585) 428-6561 |
| Plumbing | Plan Review & Inspection Phone: (585) 428-6561 |
| Mechanical | Plan Review & Inspection Phone: (585) 428-6561 |
| Electrical | Plan Review & Inspection Phone: (585) 428-6561 |
| Accessibility | Plan Review & Inspection Phone: (585) 428-6561 |
| Historic Preservation | Buildings & Zoning Phone: (585) 428-7043 |
| Zoning | Zoning Office Phone: (585) 428-7043 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (585) 428-6953 |
| Environmental | Environmental Services Phone: (585) 428-6855 |
| City Attorney | Linda Kinglsey Corporation Counsel Phone: (585) 428-6989 |
| Public Works | George Stam City Engineer Phone: (585) 428-6828 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Dept./Operations Phone: (585) 428-6739 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Phone: (585) 428-6749 |
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Other New York Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New York:
