The "New" New York State Code
The 2007 Residential code of NY (based on the 2003 I.C.C. Residential Code which is based on the 2002 NEC) is in effect 10/03/2007. There is a 90 day grace period when you can use the 2007 or the 2003 RC (1999 NEC). After 1/1/08 you can only use the 2007 RC for residential construction. The applicable code is based on the date of permit issuance not on the inspection date. The local Authority Having Jurisdiction [A.H.J.] will be responsible for determining code applicability. Text below from State web site.
Adoption of the 2007 Codes of New York State Update to
the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and State Energy Conservation Construction
Code.
Transition period for Uniform Code is October 3, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
Uniform Code will become effective on January 1, 2008.
Energy Code has no transition period, effective January 1, 2008.
To order code books from I.C.C. ask for the 2007 Codes of New York State. www.iccsafe.org
Phone: (800) 786 - 4452
Specific Titles:
Existing Building Code of New York State - 2007 Edition (This is a NEW code for NYS)
Building Code of New York State - 2007 Edition
Residential Code of New York State - 2007 Edition
Fire Code of New York State - 2007 Edition
Property Maintenance Code of New York State - 2007 Edition
Plumbing Code of New York State - 2007 Edition
Mechanical Code of New York State - 2007 Edition
Fuel Gas Code of New York State - 2007 Edition
Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State - 2007 Edition §1220.1
Residential code. (Definition below from State web site)
Requirements for the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one and
two-family dwellings, attached one-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three
stories in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures are set
forth in a publication entitled Residential Code of New York State.
Link to NYS Residential Code