New York · Retrofit and recertification

The retrofit and recertification mandates in force in New York now.

19 NYCRR 1203.3 parking garage condition assessments (Uniform Code minimum standards in Part 1203; updated Part 1203 effective Dec 30, 2022; a further Part 1203 rule on lead-safety documentation took effect Oct 7, 2026 for certain cities, counties and state agencies). Enforced by Local code enforcement officials (cities, towns, villages, counties) fix intervals and receive assessments; NYS DOS Division of Building Standards and Codes writes Part 1203. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Retrofit and recertification in New York

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In force

19 NYCRR 1203.3 parking garage condition assessments (Uniform Code minimum standards in Part 1203; updated Part 1203 effective Dec 30, 2022; a further Part 1203 rule on lead-safety documentation took effect Oct 7, 2026 for certain cities, counties and state agencies)

The DOS guide says each local code enforcement program must provide for parking garage condition assessments (19 NYCRR 1203.3). Periodic assessment intervals are set locally. No statewide emergency-responder radio coverage or high-rise sprinkler retrofit mandate was found; absence was not exhaustively checked.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Local code enforcement officials (cities, towns, villages, counties) fix intervals and receive assessments; NYS DOS Division of Building Standards and Codes writes Part 1203

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Periodic condition assessments

Rolling: periodic condition assessments at locally set intervals of 3 years or less; no statewide date in the next 24 months

Questions about the retrofit and recertification mandates in New York

Which retrofit and recertification mandates apply in New York today?

19 NYCRR 1203.3 parking garage condition assessments (Uniform Code minimum standards in Part 1203; updated Part 1203 effective Dec 30, 2022; a further Part 1203 rule on lead-safety documentation took effect Oct 7, 2026 for certain cities, counties and state agencies). The DOS guide says each local code enforcement program must provide for parking garage condition assessments (19 NYCRR 1203.3). Periodic assessment intervals are set locally. No statewide emergency-responder radio coverage or high-rise sprinkler retrofit mandate was found; absence was not exhaustively checked.

Who enforces the retrofit and recertification mandates in New York?

Local code enforcement officials (cities, towns, villages, counties) fix intervals and receive assessments; NYS DOS Division of Building Standards and Codes writes Part 1203.

What changes next for the retrofit and recertification mandates in New York?

Periodic condition assessments. Rolling: periodic condition assessments at locally set intervals of 3 years or less; no statewide date in the next 24 months