NOTICE OF ADOPTION

Updating the NYS Uniform Code and State Energy Code

On July 27, 2025, the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council (the "Code Council") adopted rules that amended and updated the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the "Uniform Code") and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the "Energy Code"). The Department of State, acting on behalf of the Code Council, filed Notices of Adoption of these rules. The Notices of Adoption appears in the October 1, 2025 edition of the State Register.

On and after October 1, 2025, the October 1, 2025 edition of the State Register can be viewed by clicking the "October 1" link at https://dos.ny.gov/state-register.

The rules will become effective on December 31, 2025.

Uniform Code - Incorporated Publications

The amended and updated edition of the Uniform Code incorporated, by reference, the following publications:

• 2025 Residential Code of New York State (publication date: July 2025)
• 2025 Building Code of New York State (publication date: July 2025)
• 2025 Plumbing Code of New York State (publication date: July 2025)
• 2025 Mechanical Code of New York State (publication date: July 2025)
• 2025 Fuel Gas Code of New York State (publication date: July 2025)
• 2025 Fire Code of New York State (publication date: July 2025)
• 2025 Property Maintenance Code of New York State (publication date: July 2025)
• 2025 Existing Building Code of New York State (publication date: July 2025)
• 2025 edition of the Uniform Code Provisions for Rail Stations (publication date: July 2025)

Energy Code - Incorporated Publications

The amended and updated edition of the Energy Code incorporated, by reference, the following publications:

• 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (publication date: July 2025)
• NYS ASHRAE 90.1-2025 – NYS version of the Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings ("NYS ASHRAE 90.1-2025")

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