New York Building Codes

New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Uniform Code) based on 2018 I-Codes with NY amendments. Administered by NYS Department of State, enforced by local code enforcement. EXCEPTION: NYC (5 boroughs) operates under separate NYC Construction Codes 2022 administered by NYC DOB. Ice barrier required STATEWIDE (Zones 4A/5A/6A). Snow loads vary dramatically: 20 psf (Long Island) to 120+ psf (Adirondacks, Tug Hill). Climate Zones: 4A (NYC/LI), 5A (most of state), 6A (North Country/Adirondacks). NYStretch Energy Code available. Adirondack Park Agency (APA) jurisdiction in 12 counties. Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas (CEHA) on Atlantic/Sound/Great Lakes. No statewide GC license. 62 counties.