Revamped Building Code is On
The massive overhaul to the city’s building code took effect yesterday, according to City Room, marking the beginning of a one-year period in which new-building filings can conform to either the old or new codes. Some of the new rules must be followed immediately, however, including provisions relating to administration (aka fees), enforcement, and construction…
The massive overhaul to the city’s building code took effect yesterday, according to City Room, marking the beginning of a one-year period in which new-building filings can conform to either the old or new codes. Some of the new rules must be followed immediately, however, including provisions relating to administration (aka fees), enforcement, and construction safety. The new regulations represent the first major revisions to the building code since 1968, and the many changes include mandates for sprinklers in more building types; smoke control systems in more buildings; site safety managers or coordinators on more job sites; permits for more types of scaffolds; and fee rebates for green design. Read all about ’em here.
New Construction Codes Take Effect [City Room]
New NYC Construction Codes [DOB]
Massive Building Code Overhaul on the Horizon [Brownstoner]
It’s not just the sprinklers, but also the egress requirements, the seismic retrofit requirements, the handicap requirements, etc. etc. -all next to impossible to comply with in existing buildings in NYC. Mark my words, it will take us years to get over this and re-revise the code so that it makes sense in NYC.
Wow, sprinklers in all new attached 2 fam. Wonder if a 2-fam Alt-1 will need them?
12:57, your posting makes no sense.
I read it twice.
No sense.
The old NY code was miles ahead of most codes. The hardest thing about the new one will be the changes in designation in order to conform with the International Building Code. In many circumstances, the new code will surpass the IBC.
I’m not sure #2 knows what they are talking about. There is a reason why NY has never had many fires that burn down whole blocks or buildings. That is why the NYC code was always a separate animal, because of its unique situation of old buildign built close to eachother and new skyscrapers.
Don’t quite get why this arrives as the building boom winds down.
How about a “New and Improved Code of Conduct” for DOB inspectors, contractors, developers, and self-centered (I mean certified) architects?
Good luck with this.
These codes are meant for new state-of-the-art constuction on wide open lots. No thought is given to building on narrow urban sites or to retrofitting smaller urban buildings. As such they are perfect for places like Las Vegas or Abu Dhabi, but not so perfect for an old, brick and timber city like NY.
They will require a lot of tweaking.
This is a full-employment act for expiditers.
I’d rather see property tax incentives for green design. With the city infrastructure as antiquated as it is, such incentives would likely pay for themselves much sooner than say a 25-year 421(a) abatement (in terms of increase city income and sales tax revenue).