By Austin Regan, R.A. and John Lashley This article continues our series on prior-code buildings and types of changes that require compliance with current codes. This month, we’re focusing on the New York City Energy Conservation Code. While Chapter C5 of the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) offers detailed… View more
By John Lashley As covered last month, Section 28-101.4.3 of the New York City Administrative Code (AC) says the following regarding “Optional use of the 1968 building code for work on prior code buildings”: At the option of the owner, and subject to applicable provisions of this code, work on prior… View more
By Austin Regan, R.A. and John Lashley Often, a fundamental challenge in New York City construction code compliance lies in determining which code requirements to follow. This article is the first of a series that identifies instances when certain renovations in older buildings trigger compliance with the 2014 NYC Building Code…. View more
