Building Codes Assistance Project

The New York State Assembly and State Senate both unanimously agreed upon the State Green Building Construction Act (A 2005-C) on June 12, 2008. The bill has been sent to Governor David Paterson for his approval.

On June 23, 2008, the New York State Assembly agreed to pass legislation that will encourage the construction of new homes and the renovation of existing homes to meet "green building" standards. The bill (S 8134) authorizes the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to create a program that will provide financial incentives to New Yorkers who "go green."

There are currently training courses available on the updated ECCCNYS 2007. These courses make up a four hour Code Enforcement In-service Training program addressing the changes to the 2007 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State which became effective on January 1, 2008.

Anticipated Effective Date for ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004
ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 will have an anticipated effective date of April 9, 2008.

For training and information on what has changed from the 2001 version, visit the New York State Department of State Building Energy Code Webpage.

For New York code status information, please consult the BCAP New York Code Status Page.

As of January 1, 2008, NY updated its energy code to the 2004 IECC with NY amendments for residential buildings and to the 2003 IECC for commercial buildings, with ASHRAE 90.1-2004 expected to be adopted shortly after. Nevertheless, the code council is already considering adopting the 2006 IECC with enhancements such as lighting provisions on the residential side and 90.1-2007 provisions on the commercial side.

For New York code status information, please consult the BCAP New York Code Status Page.