Book Overview
The 2020 Existing Building Code of New York State (EBCNYS) is a comprehensive regulatory document that governs the repair, alteration, addition, relocation, and change of occupancy for existing buildings in New York State. It is part of the broader New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and it integrates both prescriptive and performance-based provisions to ensure safety while promoting the reuse of existing structures.
Key Provisions
- Change of Occupancy: Buildings changing to special use categories (e.g., malls) must meet all applicable requirements of the Building Code of New York State.
- Vertical Additions: Must comply with flood-resistant construction standards from the Building Code or Residential Code, depending on the building type.
- Damage Evaluation: If a building is repaired to its pre-damage state, it must still meet seismic and wind load requirements as outlined in the Building Code
About ICC
International Code Council is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from the International Code Council.
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