A similar document may be issued for outside items like decks and pools, or inside items like a wood burning stove. Consult your local building department for more information if you are looking at a building that has been altered. The State of New York has its own building code. This building code applies throughout most of New York State. Federal buildings may be exempt from the state building code.
Federal buildings have to meet federal standards, and are generally exempt from local codes.
Buildings within the City of New York meet the City of New York building codes. New Jersey and Connecticut use a building code based on the BOCA national code. Many other states base their building codes on the BOCA codes. Both states modify the codes as appropriate. In addition, all building codes refer to numerous reference standards.