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

N.Y.C. Admin. Code § EBC 602: Section EBC 602: Alteration – Level 1

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

602.1 Scope.

Level 1 alteration is any alteration made to a building where the work area as determined in accordance with Section 601.2 does not exceed 50 percent of the building area.

602.1.1 Building systems.

Installation of new mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, fire protection and vertical transportation systems in existing buildings or alterations to such systems, other than limited alterations subject to Chapter 5, shall be classified as a Level 1 alteration unless included as part of a Level 2 alteration.

602.2 Application.

Level 1 alterations shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8 and, as applicable, with the provisions of

Chapters 3

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