Building Code Ch. 11 Accessibility
NYC Building Code (NYC Administrative Code Title 28, Construction Codes), Chapter 11 — Accessibility
Chapter 11 of the NYC Building Code (codified within NYC Administrative Code Title 28, the Construction Codes) sets the city's design-and-construction accessibility requirements for new buildings and alterations, requiring buildings and facilities to be designed and constructed accessible in accordance with the code and the referenced standard ICC A117.1-2009 (Section 1101.2). It governs accessible routes (Section 1104) and accessible entrances (Section 1105), and defines accessible dwelling/sleeping unit classifications — Accessible, Type B, and the NYC-specific Type B+NYC — for covered residential and commercial construction (Section 1107).
Who must comply
Other DOB regulations
Special Inspectors & Special Inspection Agencies
1 RCNY § 101-06
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.)
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