2020 New York State Building Code

The 2020 Building Code of New York State establishes minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants of new and existing buildings and structures, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new building designs. This 2020 edition was developed as a derivative work of the 2018 edition of the International Building Code® (IBC®), published by the International Code Council® (ICC®). The BCNYS addresses structural strength, means of egress, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, accessibility, energy conservation and life safety in regard to new and existing buildings, facilities, and systems. This book provides the latest information about all occupancies, including one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses that are not within the scope of the Residential Code of New York State® (RCNYS®). The RCNYS is referenced for coverage of det