N.Y.C. Admin. Code § EBC 1302: Section EBC 1302: Applicability

1302.1 Applicability.

Buildings existing prior to July 1, 2008, in which there is work involving additions, alterations, or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this chapter, when elected by the design professional of record as an alternative to the fire and life safety provisions of Chapters 8 through 11. The provisions of Sections 1302.1.1 through 1302.1.3 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, I-2, M, R, and S. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Groups H, I-1, I-3, or I-4. Registered design professionals evaluating buildings classified in Groups R-1 and R-2 shall not violate the requirements of Appendix D in their application of this chapter.

1302.1.1 Change in use or occupancy.

Where an existing building or portion thereof is changed to a new use or occupancy classification, the requirements of Chapters 3 or 10, as applicable, shall apply except as indicated in this chapter and Table 301.1.4.

1302.1.2 Additions.

Additions to existing buildings shall comply with the requirements of Chapters 3 or 11 as applicable, except as indicated in this chapter and Table 301.1.4.

1302.1.3 Alterations.

Alterations to existing buildings or portions thereof shall comply with the requirements of Chapters 3, 8, or 9, as applicable, except as indicated in this chapter and Table 301.1.4.