Committees

The New York City Department of Buildings maintains and updates the City’s Construction and Electrical Codes. The Department has organized the following series of Committees to assist with drafting and revising the City’s Codes.

Construction Codes Revision Cycle

Technical Committees

• Accessibility

• Construction Requirements & Materials

• Elevator

• Fire Protection Systems

• Mechanical, HVAC & Boilers

• Plumbing

• Structural

• Use, Occupancy Classification & Egress

Advisory Committees

• Administrative & Enforcement

• Construction & Demolition Safety

• Flood Protection

• Special Inspections

Managing Committee

• Managing Committee

Electrical Code Revision Cycle

Technical Committees

• Wiring Methods & Materials

• Wiring Protection, Switchboards, & Panels

• Equipment for General Use

• Special Occupancies & Equipment

• Fire Pumps and Alarms, & Special Conditions

• Remote Control, Signaling & Power

Managing Committee

• Managing Committee

Existing Building Code Development

Technical Committees

• Accessibility

• Construction Requirements and Materials

• Elevators & Conveyors

• Fire Protection Systems

• General Technical

• Mechanical, HVAC and Boilers

• Plumbing

• Structural

• Use, Occupancy Classification, & Egress

Advisory Committees

• Administrative & Enforcement

• Construction & Demolition Safety

• Electrical

• Special Inspection

Managing Committee

• Managing Committee

For additional information regarding the Code Revision processes, please refer to the 2023 Code Revision Handbook and the 2018 Electrical Code Revision Handbook. To apply to become a member for the next Code revision cycle please see the instructions and complete application.

Waterfront Code Development

Technical Committees

• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems
• Geotechnical, Coastal, and Structural Design 
• Use, Occupancy Classification & Egress, and Accessibility 

Advisory Committees

• Administrative & Maintenance Requirements 
• Special Inspections
• Construction Safety 

Managing Committee

• Managing Committee 

Helpful Links

• 2023 Code Revision Cycle Handbook

• Past Code Revision Committees

• Code Development

• Code Revision

• Past Codes

• Code Tools

• Code Notes

• Reference