The Code Development Unit serves as Secretariat to the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council (Code Council), administering statutory functions. Responsibility for developing and maintaining the Uniform Codes and the Energy Code is vested in the Code Council. Periodically, both the Uniform Code and the Energy Code require amendment. If the Code Council decides to amend either code, it commences a process for rule making set forth in the State Administrative Procedure Act. In addition, the Code Council is empowered to review the petitions from local governments for adoption of higher or more restrictive local standards (MRLS).

State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council

Code Council Meeting Schedule

Code Council Technical Subcommittees

Municipalities Having More Restrictive Local Standards

For More Information, Contact:
        Raymond Andrews, R.A.
        Assistant Director for Energy
        New York State Department of State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration
        One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1160, Albany, NY 12231
        Phone: (518) 474-4073
        Fax: (518) 486-4487