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State Adoption Protocol Category:
State baseline
State Upcoming Adoption Status:
No upcoming changes
New York
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New codes effective in 2026
2026-01-04T05:00:00.000Z

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

New York enforces uniform statewide building and energy codes for commercial projects, with local governments handling enforcement. Local jurisdictions may adopt more-restrictive standards with state approval but cannot opt out or adopt independent codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

New York City adopts its own Construction Codes with extensive technical amendments through local laws. Amendments significantly impact building, fire, electrical, and energy codes for commercial projects, often exceeding state-level requirements.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
NYC Building Code
2022
FIRE
NYC Fire Code
2022
ENERGY
NYC Energy Conservation Code
2020
ELECTRICAL
NYC Electrical Code
2011
MECHANICAL
NYC Mechanical Code
2022
PLUMBING
NYC Plumbing Code
2022

Upcoming Code Changes

New codes effective in 2026
2026-01-04T05:00:00.000Z
Significant building code updates are scheduled for 2026, including new gas piping inspection and safety standards for structurally compromised buildings, effective January 3, 2026, and pending rulemaking for refrigeration safety. Updates also include the NYC Electrical Code 2025 edition governing 2026 projects and the statewide ban on fossil-fuel equipment in new buildings for permits filed after December 31, 2025.
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