The New York City Fire Code is a City law that establishes fire safety requirements for buildings and businesses in New York City. It applies to all persons and places in New York City.
The Fire Code regulates such matters as the prevention and reporting of fires; emergency preparedness; the manufacture, storage, handling, use and transportation of hazardous materials and combustible materials; the conduct of various businesses and activities that pose fire hazards; and the design, installation, operation and maintenance of the buildings and premises that house such materials, businesses and activities.
The Fire Code was amended by Local Law No. 47 of 2022. The amended Fire Code took effect on April 15, 2022 and is known as the 2022 Fire Code. New 2022 Fire Code design, installation, operational and maintenance requirements apply to new and existing buildings and businesses as set forth in FC102. Special provisions may apply to projects in progress.
Incorrect cross-references and other minor text errors have been corrected in the posted Fire Code. All corrections are underlined.
A cross-reference table showing the 2014 Fire Code and corresponding 2022 Fire Code chapter and section numbers can be viewed using this link:
A summary of the Fire Code amendments that the Fire Department deems to be the most significant and/or likely to be of interest in the 2022 Fire Code, can be viewed using this link:
Chapter 1
Administration
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 3
General Precautions Against Fire
Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 5
Fire Operations Features
Chapter 6
Building Services and Systems
Chapter 7
Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction
Chapter 8
Interior Furnishings, Decorations and Scenery
Chapter 9
Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapters 11 through 19
Reserved
Chapter 20
Aviation Facilities and Operations
Chapter 21
Dry Cleaning
Chapter 22
Combustible Dust-Producing Operations
Chapter 23
Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
Chapter 24
Flammable Finishes
Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
Chapter 26
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
Chapter 27
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
Chapter 28
Lumber Yards and Wood Waste Materials
Chapter 29
Manufacture of Organic Coatings
Chapter 30
Industrial Furnaces
Chapter 31
Tents and Other Membrane Structures
Chapter 32
High-Piled Combustible Storage
Chapter 33
Fire Safety During Construction, Alteration and Demolition
Chapter 34
Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage
Chapter 35
Welding and Other Hot Work
Chapter 36
Marinas
Chapter 37
Combustible Fibers
Chapters 38 and 39
Reserved
Chapter 40
Distilleries
Chapters 41 through 49
Reserved
Chapter 50
Hazardous Materials—General Provisions
Chapter 51
Aerosols
Chapter 52
Reserved
Chapter 53
Compressed Gases
Chapter 54
Corrosive Materials
Chapter 55
Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 56
Explosives, Fireworks and Special Effects
Chapter 57
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Chapter 58
Flammable Gases
Chapter 59
Flammable Solids
Chapter 60
Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials
Chapter 61
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Chapter 62
Organic Peroxides
Chapter 63
Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 64
Pyrophoric Materials
Chapter 65
Pyroxylin Plastics
Chapter 66
Unstable (Reactive) Materials
Chapter 67
Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids
Chapters 68 through 79
Reserved
Chapter 80
Referenced Standards
Appendix A
Fees
Appendix B
Referenced Standard Modifications
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