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§1220.1 Residential code.

    (a) The 2007 RCNYS. The construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of:

        (1) detached one- and two-family dwellings not more than three stories in height above grade with a separate means of egress, and their
     accessory structures, and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height above grade with a separate
     means of egress, and their accessory structures;

        (2) one-family dwellings converted to bed and breakfast dwellings, and their accessory structures; and

        (3) a building or premises which is under the custody, licensure, supervision, or jurisdiction of a department or agency of the State of New
    York and which is regulated as a one- or two-family dwelling or a multiple single-family dwelling (townhouse) in accordance with established
    laws or regulations of such department or agency, and accessory structures, shall comply with the requirements of the requirements of the
    publication entitled Residential Code of New York State (Publication Date: August 2007) published by International Code Council, Inc.
    Copies of said publication (hereinafter referred to as the 2007 RCNYS) may be obtained from the publisher at the following address:

            International Code Council, Inc.
            500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6^th Floor
            Washington, D.C.  20001

    The 2007 RCNYS is available for public inspection and copying at:

            New York State Department of State
            Codes Division
            One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue
            Albany, NY 12231-0001

    (b) Referenced standards. Certain published standards are denoted in the 2007 RCNYS as incorporated by reference into 19 NYCRR Part 1220. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (c) of this section, such standards are incorporated by reference into this Part 1220. Such standards are identified in the 2007 RCNYS, and the names and addresses of the publishers of such standards from which copies of such standards may be obtained are specified in the 2007 RCNYS. Such standards are available for public inspection and copying at the office of the New York State Department of State specified in subdivision (a) of this section.

    (c) Referenced standards - changes.
        (1) NFPA 58. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, all references in the 2007 RCNYS to the 2001 edition of
     standard NFPA 58, entitled Liquified Petroleum Gas Code, published by National Fire Protection Association (said standard being
     hereinafter referred to as NFPA 58-01) shall be deemed to be references to the 2004 edition of standard NFPA 58, entitled Liquified
     Petroleum Gas Code, published by National Fire Protection Association (said standard being hereinafter referred to as NFPA 58-04). NFPA
     58-01 shall not be one of the standards incorporated by reference into this Part 1220.  NFPA 58-04 shall be one of the standards
     incorporated by reference into this Part 1220. The name and address of the publisher of NFPA 58-04 from which copies of said standard
     may be obtained are:

             National Fire Protection Association
             Batterymarch Park
             Quincy, MA 02269

    NFPA 58-04 is available for public inspection and copying at the office of the New York State Department of State specified in subdivision
    (a) of this section.

        (2) AAMA 101/I.S.2. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, all references in the 2007 RCNYS to the 2005 edition of
     standard AAMA 101/I.S.2/A440, entitled Voluntary Performance Specifications for Windows, Skylights and Glass Doors, published by
     American Architectural Manufacturers Association (said standard being hereinafter referred to as AAMA 101/I.S.2/A440-05) shall be
     deemed to be references to the 2002 edition of standard AAMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS, entitled Voluntary Performance Specifications for
     Windows, Skylights and Glass Doors, published by American Architectural Manufacturers Association (said standard being hereinafter
     referred to as AAMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS-02). AAMA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 shall not be one of the standards incorporated by reference into this
     Part 1220. AAMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS-02 shall be one of the standards incorporated by reference into this Part 1220.  The name and address of
     the publisher of AAMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS-02 from which copies of said standard may be obtained are:

            American Architectural Manufacturers Association
            1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 500
            Schaumburg, IL 60173.

    AAMA 101/I.S.2/NAFS-02 is available for public inspection and copying at the office of the New York State Department of State specified in
    subdivision (a) of this section.

        (3) APA E30. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, all references in the 2007 RCNYS to the 2001 edition of
     standard APA E30, entitled Engineered Wood Construction Guide, published by APA - The Engineered Wood Association (said standard
     being hereinafter referred to as APA E30-01) shall be deemed to be references to the 2005 edition of standard APA E30, entitled Engineered
     Wood Construction Guide, published by APA - The Engineered Wood Association (said standard being hereinafter referred to as APA E30-
     05). APA E30-01 shall not be one of the standards incorporated by reference into this Part 1220. APA E30-05 shall be one of the standards
     incorporated by reference into this Part 1220. The name and address of the publisher of APA E30-05 from which copies of said standard
     may be obtained are:

             APA - The Engineered Wood Association
             P.O. Box 11700
             Tacoma, WA 98411-0700.

    APA E30-05 is available for public inspection and copying at the office of the New York State Department of State specified in subdivision (a)
    of this section.

        (4) NCMA TR 68A. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, all references in the 2007 RCNYS to the 2001 edition of
     standard NCMA TR 68A, entitled Design and Construction of Plain and Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Basement and Foundation Walls,
     published by National Concrete Masonry Association (said standard being hereinafter referred to as NCMA TR 68A-01) shall be deemed to
     be references to the 2001 edition of standard NCMA TR 68B, entitled Basement Manual Design and Construction Using Concrete Masonry,
     published by National Concrete Masonry Association (said standard being hereinafter referred to as NCMA TR 68B-01). NCMA TR 68A-01
     shall not be one of the standards incorporated by reference into this Part 1220. NCMA TR 68B-01 shall be one of the standards incorporated
     by reference into this Part 1220. The name and address of the publisher of NCMA TR 68B-01 from which copies of said standard may be
     obtained are:

             National Concrete Masonry Association
             2302 Horse Pen Road
             Herndon, VA 20171-3499.

    NCMA TR 68B-01 is available for public inspection and copying at the office of the New York State Department of State specified in
    subdivision (a) of this section.

        (5) ASTM E1602. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, all references in the 2007 RCNYS to the 1994 edition of
     standard ASTM E1602, entitled Guide for Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters, published by ASTM International (said
     standard being hereinafter referred to as ASTM E1602-94) shall be deemed to be references to the 2001 edition of standard ASTM E1602,
     entitled Guide for Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters, published by ASTM International (said standard being hereinafter
     referred to as ASTM E1602-01). ASTM E1602-94 shall not be one of the standards incorporated by reference into this Part 1220. ASTM
     E1602-01 shall be one of the standards incorporated by reference into this Part 1220. The name and address of the publisher of ASTM
     E1602-01 from which copies of said standard may be obtained are:

            ASTM International
            100 Barr Harbor Drive
            West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

    ASTM E1602-01 is available for public inspection and copying at the office of the New York State Department of State specified in
    subdivision (a) of this section.

        (6) ANSI A108. Standards A108.1A-99, entitled Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar;
     A108.1B-99, entitled Installation of Ceramic Tile, Quarry Tile on a Cured Portland Cement Setting Bed with Dry-set or Latex-Portland Mortar;
     A108.4-99, entitled Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic Adhesives or Water Cleanable Tile-setting Epoxy Adhesive; A108.5-99, entitled
     Installation of Ceramic Tile with Dry-set Portland cement Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar; A108.6-99, entitled Installation of Ceramic
     Tile with Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-setting and -grouting Epoxy; and A108.11-99, entitled Interior Installation of
     Cementitious Backer Boards (said standards being hereinafter referred to collectively as the ANSI A108 standards) are denoted in the 2007
     RCNYS as incorporated by reference into this Part 1220. The ANSI A108 standards are incorporated by reference into this Part 1220. The
     ANSI A108 standards are included in a publication entitled American National Standard for Installation of Ceramic Tile, published by Tile
     Council of America, Incorporated (publication date: 2000). The name and address of the publisher of said publication from which copies of
     said publication may be obtained are:

            Tile Council of America, Incorporated
            100 Clemson Research Blvd.
            Anderson, SC 29625

    The ANSI A108 standards are available for public inspection and copying at the office of the New York State Department of State specified in
    subdivision (a) of this section.

    (d) Corrections to the text of the 2007 RCNYS.
         (1) 2007 RCNYS Table R502.5(2). For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the following Table shall be deemed to be
     included in Chapter 5 of the 2007 RCNYS, as Table R502.5(2):

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. Spans are given in feet and inches.
b. Tabulated values assume #2 grade lumber.
c. Building width is measured perpendicular to the ridge.  For widths between those shown, spans are permitted to be interpolated.
d. NJ - Number of jack studs required to support each end. Where the number of required jack studs equals one, the headers are permitted to be supported by an approved framing anchor attached to the full-height wall stud and to the header.

        (2) 2007 RCNYS Table R802.5.1(4). For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, Table R802.5.1(4) in Chapter 8 of the
     2007 RCNYS shall be deemed to be amended as follows:

            (i) the maximum rafter span specified in the “Dead Load = 10 psi” section of Table R802.5.1(4) for rafters made of North American
         spruce-pine-fir, grade #2, having nominal dimensions of 2 x 12 and a rafter spacing of 12 inches, shall be deemed to be 20 feet, 2 inches,
         and

            (ii) the maximum rafter span specified in the “Dead Load = 10 psi” section of Table R802.5.1(4) for rafters made of North American
         spruce-pine-fir, grade #3, having nominal dimensions of 2 x 12 and a rafter spacing of 12 inches, shall be deemed to be 20 feet, 2 inches.

        (3) 2007 RCNYS Section G2433. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the caption of the second paragraph in
    “Section G2433 (603) Log Lighters” in Chapter 24, which currently reads “G2432.2 (603.2) Automatic valves.” shall be deemed to be
    amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows: “G2433.2 (603.2) Automatic valves.”

        (4) 2007 RCNYS Section P2602.1.1. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the text of Section P2602.1.1 in
     Chapter 26 of the 2007 RCNYS shall be deemed to be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
        “P2602.1.1: Individual water supplies. Individual water supplies (private wells) shall be installed by a well driller registered with the
    Department of Environmental Conservation and be in compliance with the provisions of Appendix 5-B of the New York State Department
    of Health regulations (10NYCRR Appendix 5-B.).”

        (5) 2007 RCNYS Section P2901.1. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the following exception shall be deemed
     to be included in Chapter 29 of the 2007 RCNYS, immediately following Section P2901.1:
        “Exception: An owner-occupied one family dwelling shall not be required to be provided with a supply of potable water, provided that the
    code enforcement official shall have approved such exception for such dwelling, and provided further that if the code enforcement official shall
    have approved such exception for a dwelling, the other requirements of this Section P2901.1 shall apply with respect to such dwelling.”

        (6) 2007 RCNYS Section E3301.5. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the following provision shall be deemed to
     be included in Chapter 33 of the 2007 RCNYS, immediately following Section E3301.4:
         “E3301.5 Exception for owner occupied one-family dwelling. An owner occupied one-family dwelling and its accessory structures, if
     any, shall not be required to be provided with electrical power, wiring, devices and equipment, provided that the code enforcement official
     shall have approved such exception for such dwelling and its accessory structures, if any. If an onsite electrical power system is installed or
     used, all electrical wiring, devices and equipment in such system shall comply with this chapter.”

        (7) 2007 RCNYS Section AG102.1. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the definition of the term “swimming pool”
     in Section AG102.1 in Appendix G of the 2007 RCNYS shall be deemed to be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
     “SWIMMING POOL. Any structure, basin, chamber or tank which is intended for swimming, diving, recreational bathing or wading and
     which contains, is designed to contain, or is capable of containing water more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep at any point. This includes in-
     ground, above-ground and on-ground pools; indoor pools; hot tubs; spas; and fixed-in-place wading pools.”

        (8) 2007 RCNYS Section AG105.2. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the text of Item 8 of Section AG105.2 in
     Appendix G of the 2007 RCNYS shall be deemed to be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
        “8. Gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AG105.2, Items 1 through 7, and with the following requirements:
        “8.1. All gates shall be self-closing. In addition, if the gate is a pedestrian access gate, the gate shall open outward, away from the pool.
        “8.2. All gates shall be self-latching, with the latch handle located within the enclosure (i.e, on the pool side of the enclosure) and at least
     40 inches (1016 mm) above grade. In addition, if the latch handle is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, the
     latch handle shall be located at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, and neither the gate nor the barrier shall have any opening
     greater than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the latch handle.
        “8.3. All gates shall be securely locked with a key, combination or other child proof lock sufficient to prevent access to the swimming pool
     through such gate when the swimming pool is not in use or supervised.”

        Subdivision (d) of section 1220.1 of title 19 NYCRR is amended by adding new paragraphs (9), (10), (11), and (12) to read as follows:

        (9) 2007 RCNYS Section G2411.1. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the text of Section G2411.1 in Chapter 24
     of the 2007 RCNYS shall be deemed to be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows: “G2411.1 (310.1) Gas pipe bonding -
     systems that contain no CSST. In the case of a gas piping system that contains no corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST), each
     above‑ground portion of the gas piping system that is likely to become energized shall be electrically continuous and bonded to an effective
     ground‑fault current path. Gas piping shall be considered to be likely to become energized if any gas utilization equipment is connected to
     any portion of the gas piping system and to any electrical circuit(s). For the purposes of this Section G2411.1, gas piping shall be
     considered to be bonded to an effective ground-fault current path if such gas piping is connected to gas utilization equipment that is
     connected to the equipment grounding conductor of the circuit supplying that equipment. Nothing in this Section G2411.1 shall prohibit the
     bonding a gas piping system that contains no CSST in any manner described in Section E3509.7 of this code. (10) 2007 RCNYS Section
     G2411.2.”

        (10) For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, a new Section G2411.2 (to include sections G2411.2, G2411.2.1,
     G2411.2.2, and G2411.2.3) shall be deemed to be added to Chapter 24 of the 2007 RCNYS, immediately following Section G2411.1, said
     new Section G2411.2 to read as follows:
        “G2411.2 (310.2) Gas pipe bonding - systems that contain CSST. A gas piping system that contains any corrugated stainless steel
     tubing (CSST) shall be electrically continuous and shall be bonded to the electrical service grounding electrode system at the point where
     the gas service enters the building or structure. No portion of the gas piping system shall be used as or considered to be a grounding
     electrode or a grounding electrode conductor. CSST shall be installed and bonded in accordance with this section G2411.2, and the stricter
     of: (a) the requirements set forth in the CSST manufacturer’s installation instructions, or (b) the requirements set forth in Sections
     G2411.2.1, G2411.2.2, G2411.2.3, and G2415.5.
        “G2411.2.1 Bonding jumper. Where the electric service for the individual installation is 200 amperes or less, the bonding jumper shall
     not be smaller than 6 AWG copper wire or 4 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum wire, and shall be permanently connected to the
     grounding electrode system. Where the electric service for the individual installation is more than 200 amperes, the bonding jumper size
     shall be determined in accordance with Table E 3503.1, and shall be permanently connected to the grounding electrode system.
        “G2411.2.2 Bonding clamp. The bonding jumper shall be connected to the gas piping system with a bonding clamp that is listed for the
     material of the bonding jumper and for the material of the component of the gas piping system to which the bonding clamp is attached. The
     bonding clamp shall be attached to the gas piping system at a point which is inside the building or structure in which the gas piping is
     installed, on the downstream side of the gas meter or regulator, in an unconcealed and readily accessible space, and as close as
     practicable to the point where the gas service enters the building or structure. The bonding clamp shall be attached to a segment of metallic
     fuel gas pipe which (a) is a component of the gas piping system, (b) is electrically continuous with all CSST components of the gas piping
     system, (c) is made of steel or wrought-iron, (d) complies with Section G2414.4.2 of this code and with all other applicable provisions of
     Section G2414 of this code, and (e) is not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in length. Neither the CSST nor the brass hexagonal nut on the
     CSST fitting shall be used as an attachment point for the bonding clamp.
        “G2411.2.3 Prohibited uses. CSST shall not be supported on or by other electrically conductive systems including copper water pipe,
     electric power cables, air conditioning and heating ducts, communication cables and structural steel beams. Electrical wiring, including the
     bonding jumper, shall be supported and secured independently of the CSST so that it does not come in contact with the CSST.”

        (11) 2007 RCNYS Section G2415.5. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the text of Section G2415.5 in Chapter
     24 of the 2007 RCNYS shall be deemed to be amended and restated in its entirety, to include sections G2415.5 and G2415.5.1 and to read
     as follows:
        “G2415.5 (404.5) Protection against physical damage. In concealed locations, where piping other than black or galvanized steel is
     installed through holes or notches in wood studs, joists, rafters or similar members less than 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) from the nearest edge
     of the member, the pipe shall be protected by shield plates. Such shield plates shall comply with the requirements of Section G2415.5.1,
     shall cover the area of the pipe where the member is notched or bored, and shall extend a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) above sole plates,
     below top plates and to each side of a stud, joist or rafter. The movement of piping made of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall
     not be otherwise constrained by straps, clips or other support devices. In addition, where CSST is installed in a concealed location and
     parallel to any stud, joist, rafter, or similar member, the CSST shall be protected by shield plates in any area where the CSST is not (a)
     physically supported in a manner that ensures the CSST will always be at least 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) away from the nearest edge of any
     member or (b) encased in a protective metal pipe made of schedule 40 steel or iron pipe or in a protective pipe sleeve made of a material
     approved by the code enforcement official as the equivalent of schedule 40 steel or iron pipe. Such shield plates shall comply with the
     requirements of Section G2415.5.1, shall cover the area the CSST is located, and shall extend a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) to each
     side of the CSST.
        “G2415.5.1. Shield plates. In all cases, shield plates shall be certified or listed as complying with ANSI LC-1. In addition, in the case of
     piping made of CSST, shield plates shall be listed for use with the manufacturer’s CSST system.”

        (12) 2007 RCNYS Section E3509.7. For the purposes of applying the 2007 RCNYS in this State, the text of Section E3509.7 in Chapter
     35 of the 2007 RCNYS shall be deemed to be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
        “E3509.7 Bonding other metal piping. Where installed in or attached to a building or structure, metal piping systems likely to become
     energized shall be bonded to the service equipment enclosure, the grounded conductor at the service, the grounding electrode conductor
     where of sufficient size, or to the one or more grounding electrodes used. A piping system shall be considered to be likely to become
     energized if any equipment or appliance is connected to any portion of the piping system and to any electrical circuit(s). The bonding jumper
     shall be sized in accordance with Table E3808.12 using the rating of the circuit capable of energizing the piping. The equipment grounding
     conductor for the circuit that is capable of energizing the piping shall be permitted to serve as the bonding means. The points of attachment
     of the bonding jumper(s) shall be accessible.
        “EXCEPTIONS:
        “1. Interior metal water piping systems shall be bonded in accordance with Section E3509.6 of this code.
        “2. Gas piping systems that contain no corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be bonded in accordance with Section G2411.1 of
     this code.
        “3. Gas piping systems that contain CSST shall be installed and bonded in accordance with Section G2411.2 of this code.”

This information is not the official version of the Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations
of the State of New York (NYCRR).

No representation is made as to its accuracy, nor may it be read into evidence in New York State courts. To ensure accuracy and for evidentiary purposes,
reference should be made to the official NYCRR. The Official NYCRR is available from Thomson Reuters/West: 1-800-344-5009.

Ronald Piester AIA, Director New York State Department of State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12231 E-mail: codes@dos.state.ny.us Telephone: (518) 474-4073 Fax: (518) 486-4487   | DOS Homepage | About the DOS | Applications | DOS Accessibility Statement | DOS Privacy Statement | Disclaimer | Contact Us | Web Feedback