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Alternative Energy
Buildings Bulletins & Construction Advisories
Code Notes
Executive Orders
Directives & Memoranda
Policy & Procedure Notices (PPN)
Local Laws
Rules
Technical Certification & Research
Innovation
Code Presentations
NYS DEC Wetlands

Alternative Energy

Buildings Bulletins & Construction Advisories

Code Notes

Executive Orders

Directives & Memoranda

Policy & Procedure Notices (PPN)

Local Laws

Rules

Technical Certification & Research

Innovation

Code Presentations

NYS DEC Wetlands


Reference

The information found in the Reference Section assists with Code interpretation. View information on:

Building Bulletins – represents the official policies of the Department.

Directives & Memoranda – features an index of selected Directives, Memoranda, Policy & Procedure Notices and Interpretations through 1996.

Executive Orders – signed by the Commissioner, Executive Orders manage Department programs and activities; govern Department employees, those regulated by the Department and individuals or entities doing business with the Department.

OAE (Office of Alternative Energy) – streamlines the process for obtaining the necessary Department approvals for the installation and maintenance of alternative energy projects (AEP), with the goal of transitioning NYC to a clean, resilient, and equitable energy future.

OTCR (Office of Technical Certification and Research) – oversees technical certifications of approved agencies and entities performing inspections, tests, material approvals and evaluates new technology that enhances safety, sustainability and efficiency.

Policy & Procedures Notices – these Department published notices represent official policies of the Department and assist with following operational, technical and legal procedures.

Rules – provides the public with a basic overview of the City's rulemaking process, notice of proposed rule changes, and the ability to comment on proposed rule changes.

Presentations – view Code-related Department presentations.

Checklist of Graphic Standards - Drawing Standards for Plan/Work Applications.

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Code Revision

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Prior Codes

Code Tools

Code Notes

Code & MDL Reference Tables