This year, New York became the first state to mandate zero emission construction in new buildings through the enacted state budget for 2024. Starting in 2025, the state building code will prohibit the ...

That’s because New York has not updated its statewide building code — which sets minimum construction standards — to reflect the all-electric buildings law passed nearly two years ago.

The code revisions approved on Thursday are the first major update to the entire set of NYC administrative, plumbing, building, mechanical and fuel gas codes since 2014, according to DOB.

NYC wants more rooftop solar. Its fire code is getting in the way Public safety vs. climate action: The battle over the Big Apple's rules for buildings ...

If you think every building in New York City is held to the same fire standards, you'd be wrong.