New York Building code adoption
Statewide mandatory minimum · 5 cities tracked · 1 with amendments.
Overview
Governance
Statewide
Cities tracked
5
The state sets a single mandatory edition for every jurisdiction. Cities may only adopt more restrictive amendments, never less.
Adopted building codes (state level)
Statewide mandatory minimum. Click a code to open its full adoption atlas across all 50 states.
City-level adoption
| City | IBC edition | Amendments | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 2024 | — | — |
| Gloversville | 2024 | — | — |
| Johnstown | 2024 | — | — |
| Rochester | 2024 | — | — |
| Yonkers | 2024 | yes | — |
Quirks & watch-items
Quirks & watch-items
- NYS Uniform Code applies to ENTIRE state EXCEPT New York City
- NYC retains its own building code — not in our atlas
- The "2025 Uniform Code" is based on 2024 I-Codes, not 2025 I-Codes (which don't exist yet)
- Code Council adopted changes July 25-27, 2025; final Oct 1, 2025; effective Dec 31, 2025
- Local governments can adopt "higher or more restrictive" standards but not weaker