Special Inspectors & Special Inspection Agencies
1 RCNY § 101-06
Establishes the structure and registration requirements for special inspection agencies (classified into Class 1, 2, and 3) and the qualification requirements for the special inspectors they employ to perform or witness the special and progress inspections required by Chapter 17 of the NYC Building Code. The operations and documentation of special inspectors and agencies are subject to audit by the Department of Buildings at any time, and agencies must retain inspection records for at least six years. The rule was amended effective July 13, 2023 to align with the 2022 NYC Building Code adopted under Local Law 126 of 2021.
Who must comply
Other DOB regulations
OTCR Material Approval
1 RCNY § 101-12
ADA Title III (2010 Standards)
Americans with Disabilities Act Title III, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.; 28 C.F.R. Part 36 (2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design)
LL157 Natural Gas Detectors
Local Law 157 of 2016, as amended by Local Law 102 of 2025 (Int. 1281-2025); NYC Admin. Code §28-315.2.4 / §27-2045 — natural gas detecting devices
Office Sprinkler Retrofit (LL26/2004)
Local Law 26 of 2004 (amending NYC Administrative Code / NYC Building Code)
LL26/04 High-Rise Office Sprinklers
Local Law 26 of 2004 (NYC Admin. Code 28-315.2 et seq.)
LL85 Energy Code for Alterations
Local Law 85 of 2009 (New York City Energy Conservation Code; N.Y.C. Admin. Code Title 28, Chapter 10, Article 1001, § 28-1001.1 et seq.)
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