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Important FDNY memo regarding self certifications of letter of defects here
This document clarifies the types of work involving an existing fire alarm system, designed and approved under
the 1968 building code or prior codes, which are subject to the 2008 NYC Construction Codes. Click Here
This document clarifies the exception provided for smoke detectors in elevator lobbies and
elevator machine rooms in buildings in Occupancy Group R-2. Click Here
New Codes go into effect July 1, 2008 and mandated by July 1, 2009. Click Here for more information
New York City adopted a new building code. This new code went into effect July 1, 2008. For one year jobs may be filed using the old or new building code but starting July 1, 2009 all jobs must be filed using the new building code.
To find the new building code for New York City for fire protection Click Here
(Fire protection section and where required)Please check back to see future updates
To find the new building code for New York City occupancy groups Click Here (New occupancy groups)
3 RCNY §104-02, entitled“Professional Certification of Fire Alarm System Installations,”
3 RCNY §105-01, entitled“Approval of Fire Alarm System Installations”
BUILDINGS BULLETIN 2009-022
This document clarifies the types of work involving an existing fire alarm system, designed and approved
under the 1968 building code or prior codes, which are subject to the 2008 NYC Construction Codes.
Fire alarm, ordinary repair; Fire alarm, existing buildings; Fire alarm, alterations
Rules and Standards for Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Local Law 7 of 2004
DOB Rules 1 RCNY § 28-02
Below is the old code for reference:
Building Code Reference Standards
RS 17 Fire Alarms, Detection and Extinguishing Equipment
Title 27 Construction and Maintenance
Subchapter 17 Fire Alarms, Detection and Extinguishing Equipment
Buildings Bulletin 2011-012
It is ok to use NYC (150 degree) for smoke control wiring. No conduit required (code currently says that it is).
Buildings Bulletin 2011-013
DOB and FDNY release on leaky coax cable for fire fighter communication.
Note: Read the bulletin if you are considering it. Basically it says you do not need ANY phones if you use leaky cable. As we all know, that’s a problem when you have fire wardens in a high-rise building in NYC. The exception in the code is for the entire section, not just for stair phones. Have caution if you're not planning to have a lobby phone, the FDNY may require one.
