New York State Department of State, Division of Code Enforcement and Administration

The Residential Code of New York State combines language from the 2000 International Residential Code, 2001 Supplement to the International Residential Code, and New York modifications developed by the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council and its Residential Code Technical Subcommittee. In addition, administrative modifications to the 2000 International Residential Code were developed by the Department of States Administrative Task Group.

Based on the 2000 International Residential Code and 2001 Supplement to the International Codes, this publication has been updated to reflect the latest technological advances in building design and construction and is a companion to the Building Code. Among the technical changes are new provisions for prescriptive steel framing and energy criteria. This code also contains plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas provisions that coordinate with the Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code.

The New York Residential Code was formally adopted by the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council on March 6, 2002.

Modifications to the International Codes were developed by the Code Council and its technical subcommittees and have been incorporated into the code, as well as results from the 2001 code development cycle of the International Code Council.

The effective date of the new code provisions was July 3, 2002. Beginning on July 3, 2002, and continuing for a period of 180 days (through December 30, 2002), building permit applications submitted for construction regulated under the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code may represent compliance with either the current provisions or newly adopted provisions of the Codes of New York State. After December 30, 2002, the Codes of New York State will formally supersede the current provisions.

Table of Contents
Part I - Administrative; Chapter 1: General Requirements; Part II - Definitions; Chapter 2: Definitions; Part III - Building Planning and Construction; Chapter 3: Building Planning; Chapter 4: Foundations; Chapter 5: Floors; Chapter 6: Wall Construction; Chapter 7: Wall Covering; Chapter 8: Roof-Ceiling Construction; Chapter 9: Roof Assemblies; Chapter 10: Chimneys and Fireplaces; Part IV - Energy Conservation; Chapter 11: Energy Efficiency; Part V - Mechanical; Chapter 12: Mechanical; Chapter 13: General Mechanical System Requirements; Chapter 14: Heating and Cooling Equipment; Chapter 15: Exhaust Systems; Chapter 16: Duct Systems; Chapter 17: Combustion Air; Chapter 18: Chimneys and Vents; Chapter 19: Special Fuel-Burning Equipment; Chapter 20: Boilers/Water Heaters; Chapter 21: Hydronic Piping; Chapter 22: Special Piping and Storage Systems; Chapter 23: Solar Systems; Part VI - Fuel Gas; Chapter 24: Fuel Gas; Part VII - Plumbing; Chapter 25: Plumbing; Chapter 26: General Plumbing Requirements; Chapter 27: Plumbing Fixtures; Chapter 28: Water Heaters; Chapter 29: Water Supply and Distribution; Chapter 30: Sanitary Drainage; Chapter 31: Vents; Chapter 32: Traps; Part VIII - Electrical; Chapter 33: General Requirements; Chapter 34: Electrical Definitions; Chapter 35: Services; Chapter 36: Branch Circuit and Feeder Requirements; Chapter 37: Wiring Methods; Chapter 38: Power and Lighting Distribution; Chapter 39: Devices and Lighting Fixtures; Chapter 40: Appliance Installation; Chapter 41: Swimming Pools; Chapter 42: Class 2 Remote-Control Signaling and Power-Limited Circuits; Part IX - Referenced Standards; Chapter 43: Referenced Standards; Part X - Appendices; Appendix A: Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping; Appendix B: Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use and Type B Vents; Appendix C: Reserved; Appendix D: Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation; Appendix E: Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings; Appendix F: Reserved; Appendix G: Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs; Appendix H: Patio Covers; Appendix I: Reserved; Appendix J: Existing Buildings and Structures; Appendix K: Sound Transmission; Index.