N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 19 § 1220.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 1220.2 - Requirements

(a)General.

Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (d) of this section, the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of the following buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions and requirements of the 2020 RCNYS:

(1) detached one-family dwellings that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height, and their accessory structures that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height;

(2) detached two-family dwellings that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height and in which each dwelling unit has a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height;

(3) townhouses that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height, and their accessory structures that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height;

(4) bed and breakfast dwellings that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height, and their accessory structures that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height;

(5) live/work units that are located in townhouses that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height and comply with the requirements of section 419 of the 2020 BCNYS, and their accessory structures that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height; and

(6) owner-occupied lodging houses that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height, have five or fewer guestrooms, and are provided with a residential fire sprinkler system complying with section P2904 of the 2020 RCNYS, and their accessory structures that are not more than three stories above grade plane in height.

(b) Incorporation by reference.

The 2020 RCNYS is incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the 2020 RCNYS may be obtained from the publisher at the following address:

International Code Council, Inc.

500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor

Washington, DC 20001

The 2020 RCNYS is available for public inspection and copying at:

New York State Department of State

One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY 12231-0001

(c)Referenced standards.

Certain published standards are denoted in the 2020 RCNYS as incorporated by reference into this Part. Such standards are incorporated by reference into this Part. Such standards are identified in the 2020 RCNYS, and the names and addresses of the publishers of such standards from which copies of such standards may be obtained are specified in the 2020 RCNYS. Such standards are available for public inspection and copying at the office of the New York State Department of State specified in subdivision (b) of this section.

(d)Exception.

Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a) of this section, application of the provisions and requirements of the 2020 BCNYS, rather than the provisions and requirements of the 2020 RCNYS, to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of any buildings or structures listed in subdivision (a) of this section is permitted, provided that such construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal or demolition complies with all applicable provisions and requirements of the 2020 BCNYS.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 19 § 1220.2

Amended New York State Register February 12, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 06, eff.5/12/2020

Amended New York State Register April 8, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 14, eff. 5/12/2020