{"data":{"id":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-ebc-a103","jurisdiction":"us-nyc","citation":"N.Y.C. Admin. Code § EBC A103","heading":"Section EBC A103: Parapets and Chimneys","body":"A103.1 Parapet and Chimney heights.\n\nThe maximum height of an unbraced unreinforced masonry parapet or chimney above the lower of either the level of anchors or the roof sheathing shall not exceed 3.0 times its thickness. Other ratios may be used if justified by a registered design professional. Parapets and chimneys not conforming to this chapter shall be removed, reduced in height if allowed, stabilized, strengthened, or laterally braced to ensure that the parapets and chimneys remain in their original positions and conform to this chapter.\n\nA103.2 Lateral bracing.\n\nIf the parapet or chimney height exceeds the allowed maximum, and new lateral bracing is chosen as a remedy, then the lateral bracing system shall be as shown in Figures A1-4 through A1-6 as applicable. A registered design professional can provide alternative bracing details for loads conforming to the New York City Building Code. Parapet and chimney corrective work is to be performed in conjunction with the installation of roof connections.\n\nA103.3 Existing coping connections.\n\nThe stability and strength of connections of parapet and chimney copings shall be evaluated by a registered design professional.\n\nFigure A1-1 Schematic Typical Wall Tieback Detail - Type 1\n\nFigure A1-2 Schematic Typical Wall Tieback Detail - Type 2\n\nFigure A1-3 Schematic Typical Wall Tieback Detail - Type 2\n\nFigure A1-4 Schematic Parapet Bracing Detail\n\nFigure A1-5 Schematic Chimney Bracing Details\n\nFigure A1-6 Schematic Chimney Bracing Details","path":["New York City Administrative Code","Title 28","Chapter 12: The New York City Existing Building Code (effective July 17, 2027)"],"source_url":"https://files.amlegal.com/pdffiles/NewYorkCity/Admin/XML.zip","current_through":"Local Law 2026/135 (enacted August 31, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T02:48:57Z","sha256":"3cadd21e8936534f2e2c855a70de97633e89ae7c667118ccef6f2f1d88132e04","source_id":"us-nyc","stale":false,"prev":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-ebc-a102","next":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-ebc-a301"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}