Yonkers, New York Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Yonkers, New York.
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• Yonkers follows the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as well as the Municipal Codes of the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Zoning Ordinance. Questions can be answered by the Building Department at 914-377-6500 and the city code is available online here.
Yonkers New York Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Title9B | Dept. of Housing and Buildings 914-377-6500 |
| Structural Code | New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code | Dept. of Housing and Buildings 914-377-6500 |
| Plumbing Code | New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code | Dept. of Housing and Buildings 914-377-6500 |
| Mechanical Code | New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code | Dept. of Housing and Buildings 914-377-6500 |
| Electrical Code | New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code | Dept. of Housing and Buildings 914-377-6500 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2003 IFC (2007 New York State Fire Code) | Dept. of Housing and Buildings 914-377-6500 |
| Accessibility Code | ANSI A117.1-1998(New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code) | Dept. of Housing and Buildings 914-377-6500 |
| Energy Code | New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code | Dept. of Housing and Buildings 914-377-6500 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2000 (New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code | Dept. of Housing and Buildings 914-377-6500 |
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 | Dept. of Housing & Buildings Phone: (914) 377-6500 |
| Plumbing | Dept. of Housing & Buildings Phone: (914) 377-6500 |
| Mechanical | Dept. of Housing & Buildings Phone: (914) 377-6500 |
| Electrical | Dept. of Housing & Buildings Phone: (914) 377-6500 |
| Civil | Andrew Api City Engineer Phone: (914) 377-6210 |
| Accessibility | Dept. of Housing & Buildings Phone: (914) 377-6500 |
| Historic Preservation | Historical Society Phone: (914) 965-0401 |
| Zoning | Dept. of Housing and Buildings Phone: (914) 377-6500 |
| Planning | Department of Planning and Development Phone: (914) 377-6565 |
| Environmental | Department of Planning and Development Phone: (914) 377-6565 |
| City Attorney | Frank J. Rubino Corporation Counsel Phone: (914) 377-6250 |
| Public Works | Department of Public Works Phone: (914) 377-6270 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Phone: (914) 377-7500 |
| Parks/Recreation | Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Phone: (914) 377-6450 |
Other New York Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New York:
