2022 CODE UPDATES FOR BUILDINGS & WORKSITES IN NYC
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 regulations are aimed at improving safety for
both workers and the public.
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.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE The
three
highlighted
revisions
to
emergency
response
requirements are increasing the minimum required dimensions for
an
elevator’s
power
source
in
hatch,
permitting
Auxiliary
batteries
Radio
as
a
secondary
Communication
Systems
(ARCS).
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 ACCESS The new code ensures greater accessibility and usability for occupants
with
physical
or
intellectual/developmental
disabilities, with two notable revisions.
ELEVATOR AND BROILER SAFETY With recent updates to elevator safety codes, it is now required that all buildings, the elevator-in-readiness services all floors in case
of
emergencies.
The
second
revision
requires
frequent safety inspections for elevators and boilers.
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BUILDING OCCUPANCY & AFFORDABLE HOUSING There are three main revisions in this section to highlight. The first revision is a new requirement that buildings undergoing construction must have an inspection. The second clarifies what documents
are
needed
before
receiving
COs,
and
thirdly
reduces how high you can build your basement.
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY With three key revisions, construction safety is now much more advanced. Materials such as netting, low barriers can now be used instead of solid plywood fencing. Secondly, a new license has been introduced, ensuring that these new technologies.
BUILDING SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTION The new construction and inspection requirements for parking structures
are
very
comprehensive.
This
update
can
bring
greater accountability and safety when there’s an issue with your car park!
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY There are four significant updates to highlight in the Codes’ sustainability and resiliency requirements.
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.