N.Y.C. Admin. Code § EBC 1501: Section EBC 1501: General

1501.1 Scope.

The requirements of this chapter shall apply to construction or demolition operations performed in existing buildings, as well as buildings that will be occupied during work, including newly constructed buildings that are partially occupied while work is ongoing.

1501.2 Compliance with the New York City Building Code.

In addition to the provisions of this chapter, Chapter 33 of the New York City Building Code shall also govern the conduct of all construction or demolition operations with regard to the safety of the public and property.

1501.3 Responsibility for safety.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve persons engaged in construction or demolition operations from complying with other applicable provisions of law, nor is it intended to alter or diminish any obligation otherwise imposed by law on any party engaged in a construction or demolition operation, including but not limited to the owner, construction manager, general contractor, subcontractors, material men, registered design professionals, or other party to engage in sound design and engineering, safe construction or demolition practices, including but not limited to debris removal, and to act in a reasonable and responsible manner to maintain a safe construction or demolition site.