New York · Fire code

The fire code in force in New York now.

2025 Fire Code of New York State + 2025 Property Maintenance Code of NYS (Uniform Code, 19 NYCRR Parts 1219-1229), based on 2024 ICC codes, effective Dec 31, 2025. Enforced by Local governments (cities, towns, villages; county or NYS Department of State where they opt out) via code enforcement and fire officials; State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council adopts; NYC excluded (keeps its own codes). Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Fire code in New York

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2025 Fire Code of New York State + 2025 Property Maintenance Code of NYS (Uniform Code, 19 NYCRR Parts 1219-1229), based on 2024 ICC codes, effective Dec 31, 2025

Replaced the 2020 Uniform Code Dec 31, 2025 (adopted Jul 25, 2025; amended Dec 5, 2025). Local AHJs must inspect buildings with assembly areas at least yearly, multiple dwellings and other nonresidential at least every 3 years.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Local governments (cities, towns, villages; county or NYS Department of State where they opt out) via code enforcement and fire officials; State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council adopts; NYC excluded (keeps its own codes)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force; DOS lists no proposed rule makings for the Division of Building Standards and Codes; Code Council next meets Dec 8, 2026

The federal layer

No federal fire code applies to a private building; OSHA's exit-route, fire-extinguisher and emergency-plan rules (29 CFR 1910 Subparts E and L) apply to every employer alongside the state fire code.

Dated items

Next 24 months
Dec 8, 2026
State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council scheduled meeting - watch for Uniform Code/Energy Code amendments (DOS lists no proposed rule makings as of this run)NYS Department of State - State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council
Dated

Questions about the fire code in New York

Which fire code applies in New York today?

2025 Fire Code of New York State + 2025 Property Maintenance Code of NYS (Uniform Code, 19 NYCRR Parts 1219-1229), based on 2024 ICC codes, effective Dec 31, 2025. Replaced the 2020 Uniform Code Dec 31, 2025 (adopted Jul 25, 2025; amended Dec 5, 2025). Local AHJs must inspect buildings with assembly areas at least yearly, multiple dwellings and other nonresidential at least every 3 years.

Who enforces the fire code in New York?

Local governments (cities, towns, villages; county or NYS Department of State where they opt out) via code enforcement and fire officials; State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council adopts; NYC excluded (keeps its own codes).

What changes next for the fire code in New York?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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