NYC Building Code Updates 2022 - Revision Highlights

2022 CODE UPDATES FOR BUILDINGS & WORKSITES IN NYC

In February of 2022, new construction regulations will go into effect

for

buildings

and

worksites

in

New

York

City.

600+

significant updates to the construction and building regulations of NYC.

These regulations are aimed at improving safety for

both workers and the public.

REVISION HIGHLIGHTS With over 600 important updates, there are hundreds of things for NYC construction professionals to keep up with as they go into effect in 2022. Here, we have included some highlights of the revisions to NYC’s Construction Codes that capture the most significant changes of the 600+ updates.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE The

three

highlighted

revisions

to

emergency

response

requirements are increasing the minimum required dimensions for

an

elevator’s

power

source

in

hatch,

permitting

Auxiliary

batteries

Radio

as

a

secondary

Communication

Systems

(ARCS).

FIRE PROTECTION The one major highlight to NYC’s fire protection requirements is a

mandate

that

states

whenever

an

emergency

exit

leads

directly outside — rather than to a protected area — that the FDNY must be provided access to the exit stairway from the protected area or within a minimum distance from it.

VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS The new code ensures greater accessibility and usability for occupants

with

physical

or

intellectual/developmental

disabilities, with two notable revisions.

ELEVATOR AND BROILER SAFETY With recent updates to elevator safety codes, it is now required that all buildings, the elevator-in-readiness services all floors in case

of

emergencies.

The

second

revision

requires

frequent safety inspections for elevators and boilers.

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BUILDING OCCUPANCY & AFFORDABLE HOUSING There are three main revisions in this section to highlight. The first revision is a new requirement that buildings undergoing construction must have an inspection. The second clarifies what documents

are

needed

before

receiving

COs,

and

thirdly

reduces how high you can build your basement.

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY With three key revisions, construction safety is now much more advanced. Materials such as netting, low barriers can now be used instead of solid plywood fencing. Secondly, a new license has been introduced, ensuring that these new technologies.

BUILDING SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTION The new construction and inspection requirements for parking structures

are

very

comprehensive.

This

update

can

bring

greater accountability and safety when there’s an issue with your car park!

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY There are four significant updates to highlight in the Codes’ sustainability and resiliency requirements.

If you want help ensuring that your business or site is compliant with the new regulations, our team is here to assist you. We have years of experience helping businesses comply with NYC building codes.