Scaffolds (BC 3314)
NYC Building Code § BC 3314 (NYC Admin Code Title 28, Ch. 33); implementing rules 1 RCNY § 3314-01 and § 3314-02
NYC Building Code § BC 3314 ("Scaffolds") governs the design, installation, use, inspection, and removal of supported and suspended scaffolds used during construction or demolition. Suspended scaffolds generally must be designed by a registered design professional, with limited exceptions allowing a licensed rigger (or a licensed sign hanger for sign-hanging work) to design certain two-point, single-tier scaffolds, and their installation and removal must be done under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed rigger. Related Rules of the City of New York implement specific topics — 1 RCNY § 3314-01 covers mast-climbing work platforms (mast climbers) and 1 RCNY § 3314-02 covers suspended-scaffold worker training.
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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