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2022 CODE UPDATES FOR BUILDINGS AND WORK SITES IN NYC
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In February of 2022, new construction regulations will go into effect for buildings and worksites in New York City. 600+ significant updates to the construction and building regulations of NYC. These updates marked the first holistic update to NYC’s Administrative, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes since 2014, according to the DOB’s press release. These regulations are aimed at improving safety for both workers and the public. Here’s a look at what you need to know about the Code updates and how they’ll impact your business or workplace.
Revision Highlights With over 600 important updates, there are hundreds of things for NYC construction professionals to keep up with as they go into effect in 2022. Here, we have included some highlights of the revisions to NYC’s Construction Codes that capture the most significant changes of the 600+ updates.
Emergency Response The three highlighted revisions to emergency response requirements are increasing the minimum required dimensions for an elevator’s hatch, permitting batteries as a secondary power source in Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS) endorsed by FDNY and NY/NJ lifting canal companies, respectively – which will allow firefighters better communication during emergencies such as those involving high rise buildings.
Fire Protection The one major highlight to NYC’s fire protection requirements is a mandate that states whenever an emergency exit leads directly outside — rather than to a protected area — that the FDNY must be provided access to the exit stairway from the protected area or within a minimum distance from it.
Vertical Transportation and Accessibility The new code ensures greater accessibility and usability for occupants with physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities, with two notable revisions. First is an update on elevator systems that requires clear compliance criteria so everyone can enjoy their experience no matter what circumstance they are in when riding one! The second revision also involves monitoring door locking in LULA (limited-use, limited-application elevator) elevators which have been shown time after again to reduce risks involved, especially if anything caught within its mechanism like hair bands etc., leading up until someone gets seriously hurt.
There are more points in this update. If you want help ensuring that your business or site is compliant with the new regulations, our team is here to assist you. We have years of experience helping businesses comply with NYC building codes, and we can make sure that your property is up to code before the deadline. Contact us today to learn more about our services! We at AAA Group are dedicated to providing our NY clients with a high-quality but affordable experience as well as outstanding customer service. For more details visit our website
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