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Notices of Adoption Rules Amending and Updating the Uniform Code and Energy Code Please take notice that New York State has adopted the 2020 Uniform Code Collection that will take effect on May 12, 2020  The codes that will be in effect on and after May 12, 2020 are as follows:   2020 Residential Code of New York State (publication date: November 2019) 2020 Building Code of New York State (publication date: November 2019) 2020 Plumbing Code of New York State (publication date: November 2019) 2020 Mechanical Code of New York State (publication date: November 2019) 2020 Fuel Gas Code...

2019 August ICC Chapter Update (Click Here) If you’re going to the 2019 Annual Conference events in Las Vegas, registering early will save money Participants in the 2019 ICC Annual Conference, Group B Public Comment Hearings and Building Safety and Design Expo are encouraged to use the Code Council website to make their reservations and take advantage of reduced costs. The events will be held at the Rio Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas.   Click the above link to see the entire ICC Update

Please note that STBOA will begin verifying membership status during training registration.  Please ensure you have paid your 2019 membership.  If you have not paid 2019 membership, you will be required to pay the non-member training fee. 

This edition of the Code Outreach program provides a general overview of the training requirements for certified Code Enforcement Officials (CEOs) and certified Building Safety Inspectors (BSIs) as mandated by 19 NYCRR Part 1208. Code Outreach 2018-13 Final

DOS - Rules in Development NOTICE OF RULES IN DEVELOPMENT State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (19 NYCRR Parts 1219 to 1228) and State Energy Conservation Construction Code (19 NYCRR Part 1240) The Department of State is in the process of developing two rules: one that would amend and update the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the Uniform Code), and one that would amend and update and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the “Energy Code”). The Department of State invites public participation in the rule development process. Proposed Amendments to the Uniform Code The Department of...

Uniform Code The rule adopted by the Code Council on July 13, 2017 makes several changes to the Uniform Code (19 NYCRR Parts 1219 to 1228).  These changes will be made by replacing the 2016 Uniform Code Supplement with a new publication entitled the 2017 Uniform Code Supplement (publication date: July 2017). Prior to October 31, 2017, the Uniform Code will continue to include the 2015 I-Codes, as amended by the 2016 Uniform Code Supplement.  On and after October 31, 2017, the Uniform Code will include the 2015 I-Codes, as amended by the 2017 Uniform Code Supplement 1. Effective Date: ...