Syracuse, New York Building Codes

Building Codes References

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 State 2002International Code Council
Structural CodeBuilding Code of New York State 2002International Code Council
Plumbing CodePlumbing Code of New York State 2002International Code Council
Mechanical CodeMechanical & Fuel Gas Codes of New York State 2002International Code Council
Electrical CodeNFPA 70; NEC 1999International Code Council
Accessibility CodeANSI A117.1 1998 (Building Code of New York State)International Code Council
Energy CodeEnergy Conservation Construction Code of New York StateInternational Code Council
Elevator CodeICC/ASME A17.1 2000International Code Council

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
Phone: (315) 448-8600
Fax: (315) 448-8615
PlumbingOnondaga County Plumbing Department
Phone: (315) 435-6614
MechanicalPlan Review
Phone: (315) 448-8600
Fax: (315) 448-8615
ElectricalPlan Review
Phone: (315) 448-8600
Fax: (315) 448-8615
AccessibilityPlan Review
Phone: (315) 448-8600
Fax: (315) 448-8615
Historic PreservationLandmark Preservation Board
Phone: (315) 448-8730
Fax: (315) 448-8720
EnvironmentalEngineering Department
Phone: (315) 448-8200
Fire MarshalOffice of Fire Prevention, ext. 500
Phone: (315) 473-5525
CivilEngineering Department
Phone: (315) 448-8200
ZoningZoning Department
Phone: (315) 448-8640
PlanningEconomic Development
Phone: (315) 448-8100
Fax: (315) 448-8036
City AttorneyRory A. McMahon
Corporation Counsel
Phone: (315) 448-8400
Fax: (315) 448-8381
Public WorksDepartment of Public Works
Phone: (315) 448-2489
Fax: (315) 448-8531
Parks/RecreationParks & Recreation Department
Phone: (315) 473-4330
Fax: (315) 428-8513
AviationDepartment of Aviation
Phone: (315) 454-3263
Fax: (315) 454-8757
Building codes are also available for these other New York municipalities: