NYC ENERGY CONSERVATION CODELocal Law 85Introduction New York is currently the only one of the 42 States that utilizes the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as the State code, which allows renovations impacting less than 50% of a building system to be exempted from compliance. However, most large buildings in New York undertake renovations by floor or space, and have therefore been exempt. The City has decided to close this loophole by requiring that all alterations or renovations adhere to the IEC. Requirements The legislation requires all renovations, repairs, and alterations to an existing building, system or portion thereof to comply with the ECC. Changes to mechanical systems that require a permit must also adhere to the ECC, as well as all additions that increase the conditioned floor areas or height of a building. The only exemptions are any installations of storm windows or glass-only replacements in existing structures, any use of insulated cavities during construction, or any construction where the existing roof, wall or floor cavity is not exposed (provided building energy use is not increased). Deadline The Energy Conservation Code goes into effect on July 1, 2010. Documentation All project applications to the Department of Buildings must include the following: a signed and sealed statement by a registered design or lead energy professional, and both an energy analysis and supporting documentation that demonstrates compliance with the ECC. For work that is exempt from permit, per section 28-105.4 of the New York City Administrative Code, only a signed and sealed statement from a registered professional is necessary. Read the full text for NYC Local Law 85 here (pdf)
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