We are working on a project in New York and have heard rumors that New York City is considering adopting the IBC code. Does anyone working in New York have any insight to any changes that are being considered in the near future?
Any information would be appreciated.
New York City already has…back in 2008.
http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/st/ny/ci-nyc/YC-P-2008-000006.htm
Don’t they still modify the IBC code based on the specific needs of NYC? It is still called the NYC code and not the IBC code adopted in it’s entirety.
In particular, Section 403 High-Rise Buildings which requires a third stair for buildings taller than 420 was adopted in the 2009 IBC but is not part of the current NYC code. Is there a time frame when this will become part of the NYC code?
you will to speak directly with your code consultant (on your project) and your code expeditor (you’ll need one) regarding code interpretation for your project. in 2008, the “official” NYC code still required asbestos mats beneath residential stoves.
Randall:
Yes, like most jurisdictions, NYC has amended the code for their specific use.
As for the extra stairway (it is not a third stairway, it is one more than what is required, so if three are required, a fourth one needs to be included), I don’t know when NYC will consider it.
The ICC (whichever version) like SBC, UBC, and BOCA before it, is a model building code. If you look at the front of the IBC (mine is the 2006 version so what I am looking at is on Page v), you can see a one page “model ordinance” containg language for local governments to adopt the IBC as amended as the “Building Code of the [Jurisdiction].” Although I see lots of references on Drawings to the IBC as being the code on which the building design is based, this is generally inaccurate. In Houston, Texas, you must design to the Building Code of the City of Houston, Texas (although if you actually put this on your Drawings, it would probably be flagged as incorrect by the authorities having jurisdiction). The current Building Code of the City of Houston, Texas, is based on the IBC 2006 as amended. This is supposed to be changing shortly.
When I have been involved with projects for the military (especially those overseas), they have directed the Architect to use a model building code.