Where To Go On Roofs On Buildings In Nyc

Staff of nyc buildings writes.

Where to go on roofs on buildings in nyc.

As we ve previously covered local law 92 of 2019 and local law 94 of 2019 amend the new york city building code and administrative code respectively to require sustainable roofing zones on new buildings new roofs created by enlarging existing buildings and existing buildings replacing an entire roof deck or roof assembly. The new york city department of buildings dob announced that effective today local law 92 of 2019 and local law 94 of 2019 require all new buildings and existing buildings undergoing certain major roof renovations to have a solar photovoltaic system a green roof system or a combination of the two. To allow roof access a building must first meet the code requirements from the department of buildings and the fire department he says which include the proper number of exits and weight capacity. Dobcommunications buildings nyc gov 212 393 2126 dob announces sustainable roof requirements for new buildings go into effect green roofs rooftop solar arrays will now be required for most new buildings and major roof renovations in nyc.

Next building owners and boards calculate the additional insurance costs of allowing use of the roof. Installation of green roof systems shall be in accordance with 2014 nyc building code section 1507 16 the nyc electrical code and the nyc fire code sections 318 and 504 the new york city. Why can t you go on your nyc roof. Buildings are front and center to this new green deal for new york with green roofs taking the spotlight.