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New York City · Through Local Law 2026/135 (enacted August 31, 2026)

N.Y.C. Admin. Code § EBC 1401: Section EBC 1401: General

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  1. New York City Administrative Code
  2. Title 28
  3. Chapter 12: The New York City Existing Building Code (effective July 17, 2027)

1401.1 Scope.

This chapter provides requirements for relocated, moved, or raised buildings including relocatable buildings, as defined in Chapter 2.

1401.1.1 Multiple dwellings.

The relocation, moving, or raising of multiple dwellings shall also comply with Appendix D.

1401.2 Conformance.

The relocation, moving or raising of a building shall not create any new noncompliance with the applicable provisions of the

New York City Building Code

. Any repair, alteration, or change of occupancy undertaken within the relocated, moved, or raised building shall comply with the requirements of this code applicable to the work being performed, as indicated in

Chapter 6

. Any field-fabricated elements shall comply with the requirements of the

New York City Building Code

.

Exception: Frame structures designated as historic structures may be relocated into fire districts subject to the approval of the commissioner.

1401.2.1 Exterior walls and openings.

Exterior walls and openings of relocated or moved buildings shall comply with Chapter 7 of the New York City Building Code.

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