On July 3, 2007, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg signed Local Law 33/2007, creating the new NYC Construction Codes. The Construction Codes consist of Administrative Provisions, Building, Fuel Gas and Mechanical Codes. The New Construction Codes also incorporate the Plumbing Code, previously enacted under Local Law 99/2005.

The new NYC Construction Codes are effective July 1, 2008, but will not be mandated for new construction projects until July 1, 2009. During that interim period, those preparing new construction plans may use either the New NYC Construction Codes or the 1968 Building Code.

However, certain Administrative Procedures and Code sections must be adhered to beginning July 1, 2008, even if the practitioner has chosen to use the 1968 Building Code for a new construction project.

To read the Code Compass overview on effective dates click  here (2, 418 kb).

These effective date flow charts have also been broken out into separate components to make it easier to identify the codes sections that may apply depending on the date. To review the individual scenarios, click on the links below:

For New Construction...

•  Permitted before July 1, 2008
•  Application filed between July 1, 2008 and July 1, 2009
•  Application filed after July 1, 2009

For Alterations to Existing Buildings...

•  Permitted before July 1, 2008
•  Application filed between July 1, 2008 and July 1, 2009
•  Application filed after July 1, 2009

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