N.Y.C. Admin. Code § BC 101: Section BC 101: General

101.1 Title.

This code shall be known and may be cited as the "New York City Building Code," "NYCBC" or "BC". All section numbers in this code shall be deemed to be preceded by the designation "BC".

101.2 Scope.

The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, addition, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

101.3 Intent.

Refer to Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.

101.4 Referenced codes.

The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.6 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

101.4.1 Electrical.

The provisions of the New York City Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.

101.4.2 Gas.

The provisions of the New York City Fuel Gas Code shall apply to the installation of gas piping, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.

101.4.3 Mechanical.

The provisions of the New York City Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems.

101.4.4 Plumbing.

The provisions of the New York City Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.

101.4.5 Fire prevention.

The provisions of the New York City Fire Code shall apply to:

1. The manufacturing, storage, handling, use, sale and transportation of hazardous materials, except for the installation of storage tanks and auxiliary storage tanks for oil-burning equipment;

2. The design, installation, operation and maintenance of devices, equipment and systems designed to prevent, mitigate, control and extinguish fire, explosions or other life safety hazards;

3. Emergency preparedness and planning, including the orderly evacuation of occupants of a building, structure or premises in the event of fire, explosion, biological, chemical or hazardous material incident or release, natural disaster or other emergency, or the threat thereof;

4. The prevention, mitigation and control of hazards to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations; and

5. The operation and maintenance of any manual, automatic or other fire alarm or fire extinguishing device, equipment or system.

101.4.6 Energy.

The provisions of the New York City Energy Conservation Code shall apply to matters governing the design, construction and alteration of buildings for energy efficiency.