Section 28-1001.1
§ 28-1001.1 Adoption of the energy code. In accordance with section
11-109 of the New York state energy law, which permits any municipality
to promulgate a local energy conservation construction code, the city of
New York hereby adopts the 2010 energy conservation construction code of
New York state in effect and any amendments thereto that are more
stringent than such code adopted by the city of New York as the minimum
requirements for the design, construction and alteration of buildings
for the effective use of energy in the city. Such adoption shall be
subject to amendments pursuant to local law and set forth in section
1001.2 of this chapter, which shall be known and cited as the "New York
city amendments to the 2010 energy conservation construction code of New
York state." Such edition of the 2010 energy conservation construction
code of New York state with such New York city amendments shall together
be known and cited as the "New York city energy conservation code."
Section 28-1001.2
§ 28-1001.2 New York city amendments to the 2010 energy conservation
construction code of New York state. The following New York city
amendments to the 2010 energy conservation construction code of New York
state are hereby adopted as set forth in this section:
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 is deleted in its entirety and a new Chapter 1 is added to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION ECC 101
SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
101.1 General. These provisions shall be known and cited as the "New
York City Energy Conservation Code," "NYCECC" or "ECC," and are referred
to herein as "this code." All section numbers in this code shall be
deemed to be preceded by the designation "ECC." Administration and
enforcement of this code shall be in accordance with Title 28 of the
Administrative Code.
101.2 Scope. This code applies to residential buildings and commercial
buildings as defined in Chapter 2.
101.2.1 References. Where reference is made within this code to the
Building Code of New York State, Existing Building Code of New York
State, Fire Code of New York State, Fuel Gas Code of New York State,
Mechanical Code of New York State, Plumbing Code of New York State,
Property Maintenance Code of New York State or Residential Code of New
York State, the reference shall be deemed to be to the analogous
provision(s) of Title 28 of the Administrative Code (the New York City
Construction Codes), the 1968 Building Code, the New York City Fire Code
or the New York City Electrical Code.
101.2.2 Occupancy classifications. For determination of occupancy
classification and use within this code, a comparable occupancy
classification shall be made to the New York City Building Code.
101.2.3 Reconciliation with Energy Conservation Construction Code of
New York State. Whenever any provision of the Energy Conservation
Construction Code of New York State provides for a more stringent
requirement than imposed by this code, the more stringent requirement
shall govern.
101.2.4 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to
nullify any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation relating to
any matter as to which this code does not provide.
101.3 Intent. This code shall regulate the design and construction of
buildings for the effective use of energy. This code is intended to
provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and
techniques to achieve the effective use of energy. This code is not
intended to abridge safety, health or environmental requirements
contained in other applicable codes or ordinances. To the fullest extent
feasible, use of modern technical methods, devices and improvements that
tend to minimize consumption of energy and utilize to the greatest
extent practical solar and other renewable energy sources without
abridging reasonable requirements for the safety, health and security of
the occupants or users of buildings shall be permitted. As far as may be
practicable, the improvement of energy conservation construction
practices, methods, equipment, materials and techniques shall be
encouraged.
101.4 Applicability. The provisions of this code shall apply to the
construction of buildings. Where, in any specific case, different
sections of this code specify different materials, methods of
construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall govern.
101.4.1 Existing buildings. Except as specified in this chapter, this
code shall not be used to require the removal, alteration or abandonment
of, nor prevent the continued use and maintenance of, an existing
building or building system lawfully in existence at the time of
adoption of this code.
101.4.2 Historic buildings. An alteration or renovation to an existing
building or structure that (1) is listed in the New York State Register
of Historic Places, either individually or as a contributing building to
a historic district, (2) is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places, either individually or as a contributing building to a historic
district, (3) has been determined to be eligible for listing in either
the New York State or National Register of Historic Places, either
individually or as a contributing building to a historic district, by
the New York State Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation, or (4) has been determined to be eligible for listing in
the National Register of Historic Places, either individually or as a
contributing building to a historic district, by the United States
Secretary of the Interior, need not comply with this code.
101.4.3 Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs. Additions,
alterations, renovations or repairs to an existing building, building
system, equipment or portion thereof, other than repairs of equipment,
shall conform to the provisions of this code as they relate to new
construction without requiring the unaltered portion(s) of the existing
building, building system or equipment to comply with this code.
Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs shall not create an
unsafe or hazardous condition or overload existing building systems. An
addition shall be deemed to comply with this code if the addition alone
complies or if the existing building and addition comply with this code
as a single building.
Exception: The following need not comply with the provisions of this
code provided that the energy use of the building is not increased:
1. Storm windows installed over existing fenestration.
2. Glass-only replacements in an existing sash and frame, provided
that the U-factor and the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) shall be
equal to or lower than before the glass replacement.
3. Alterations, renovations or repairs to roof/ceiling, wall or floor
cavities, including spaces between furring strips, provided that such
cavities are insulated to the full existing cavity depth with insulation
having a minimum nominal value of R-3.0/inch (R-2.0/cm).
4. Alterations, renovations or repairs to walls and floors in cases
where the existing structure is without framing cavities and no new
framing cavities are created.
5. Reroofing where neither the sheathing nor the insulation is
exposed. Roofs without insulation in the cavity and where the sheathing
or insulation is exposed during reroofing shall be insulated either
above or below the sheathing.
6. Replacement of existing doors that separate conditioned space from
the exterior shall not require the installation of a vestibule or
revolving door, provided, however, that an existing vestibule that
separates a conditioned space from the exterior shall not be removed.
7. An alteration that replaces less than 50 percent of the luminaries
in a space, provided that such alteration does not increase the
installed interior lighting power.
8. An alteration that replaces only the bulb and ballast within the
existing luminaries in a space, provided that such alteration does not
increase the installed interior lighting power.
101.4.4 Change in occupancy or use. Spaces undergoing a change in
occupancy that would result in an increase in demand for either fossil
fuel or electrical energy shall comply with this code. Where the use of
a space changes from one use in Table 505.5.2 to another use in Table
505.5.2, the installed lighting wattage shall comply with Section 505.5.
101.4.5 Change in space conditioning. Any non-conditioned space that
is altered to become conditioned space shall comply with this code.
101.4.6 Mixed occupancy. Where a building includes both residential
and commercial occupancies, each occupancy shall be separately
considered and shall meet the applicable provisions of Chapter 4 for
residential and Chapter 5 for commercial.
101.5 Compliance. Residential buildings shall meet the provisions of
Chapter 4. Commercial buildings shall meet the provisions of Chapter 5.
101.5.1 Compliance software. Compliance may be determined through the
use of computer software developed by the United States Department of
Energy, including REScheck, COMcheck or DOE2; of REM/Rate home energy
rating and REM/Design home energy analysis software specifically
developed for the 2010 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York
State; or of other building energy modeling or home energy rating
software ("HERS") approved by the New York State Secretary of State. In
the case of energy modeling, the commissioner may accept an energy cost
budget worksheet based on ASHRAE 90.1 or Section 506 and any information
and/or reports showing acceptable results of the energy modeling.
Software programs used to show compliance must indicate compliance with
the 2010 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State to
reflect the actual requirements of this code. REScheck or COMcheck
printout forms must show "Energy Conservation Construction Code of New
York State" in the title of the printout. Other software programs (for
example, REM Rate/REM Design) shall clearly indicate compliance with
2010 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State parameters.
Compliance with the mandatory code provisions of Chapters 4 and 5 is
required when using the software approach to show compliance.
101.5.2 Low-energy buildings. The following buildings, or portions
thereof separated from the remainder of the building by building thermal
envelope assemblies complying with this code, shall be exempt from the
building thermal envelope provisions of this code:
1. Those with a peak design rate of energy use less than 3.4 Btu/h per
square foot (10.7 W/m{2}) or 1.0 watt per square foot (10.7 W/m{2}) of
floor area for space conditioning purposes.
2. Those that do not contain conditioned space.
101.5.3 Demonstration of compliance. For a building project
application or applications required to be submitted to the department,
the following documentation, as further described in the rules of the
department, shall be required in order to demonstrate compliance with
this code:
101.5.3.1 Professional statement. Any registered design professional
or lead energy professional filing an application or applications for a
new building or alteration project shall provide on a signed and sealed
drawing a statement of compliance or exemption in accordance with the
rules of the department.
101.5.3.2 Energy analysis. For any application that is not exempt from
this code and for which a work permit is required in accordance with
Section 28-105 of the Administrative Code, an energy analysis shall be
provided on a sheet or sheets within the construction drawing set. The
energy analysis shall identify the compliance path followed, demonstrate
how the design complies with this code and be in a format as prescribed
in the rules of the department. The energy analysis shall meet the
requirements of this code for the entire project. Projects that utilize
trade-offs among disciplines shall use DOE2-based energy modeling
programs or other energy-modeling programs as prescribed in the rules of
the department and shall be signed and sealed by a lead energy
professional.
101.5.3.3 Supporting documentation. For any application that is not
exempt from this code and for which a work permit is required in
accordance with Section 28-105 of the Administrative Code, supporting
documentation shall be required in the approved construction drawings.
See Section 103 for further requirements.
101.6 Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this code.
SECTION ECC 102
ALTERNATE MATERIALS, METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN OR
INSULATING SYSTEMS
102.1 General. This code is not intended to prevent the use of any
material, method of construction, design or insulating system not
specifically prescribed herein, provided that such material, method of
construction, design or insulating system has been approved by the
commissioner as (1) meeting the intent of this code, (2) achieving
energy savings that are equivalent to or greater than would be achieved
using prescribed materials, methods of construction, designs or
insulating systems, and (3) meeting the requirements of Article 113 of
Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code and the remaining New
York City Construction Codes.
102.1.1 Above-code programs. The commissioner shall be permitted to
find that a national, state or local energy efficiency program exceeds
the energy efficiency required by this code. Buildings approved in
writing by such an energy efficiency program shall be considered in
compliance with this code. Notwithstanding approval by such an energy
efficiency program, the requirements identified as "mandatory" in
Chapters 4 and 5 of this code shall still apply.
SECTION ECC 103
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
103.1 General. Construction documents shall be prepared in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code,
the New York City Construction Codes, including this code, and the rules
of the department.
103.2 Supporting documentation on construction documents. Supporting
documentation shall include those construction documents that
demonstrate compliance with this code.
103.2.1 Intent. Supporting documentation shall accomplish the
following:
1. Demonstrate conformance of approved drawings to the energy analysis
for every element and value of the energy analysis;
2. Demonstrate conformance of approved drawings to other mandatory
requirements of this code, including, but not limited, to, sealing
against air leakage from the building envelope and from ductwork as
applicable, insulation of ducts and piping as applicable, mechanical and
lighting controls with devices shown and operational narratives for
each, and additional requirements as set forth in this section;
3. Identify required progress inspections in accordance with the scope
of work, this code, the Administrative Code, the New York City Building
Code and the rules of the department; and
4. Comply with other requirements as may be set forth in the rules of
the department.
103.2.2 Detailed requirements. Construction documents shall be drawn
to scale upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are
permitted to be submitted in accordance with department procedures.
Construction documents for a project shall be fully coordinated and of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the
work proposed, and show in sufficient detail pertinent data and features
of the building, building systems and equipment as herein governed.
Details shall include, but are not limited to, as applicable, insulation
materials and their R-values; fenestration U-factors and SHGCs;
area-weighted U-factor and SHGC calculations; mechanical system design
criteria; mechanical and service water heating system and equipment,
types, sizes and efficiencies; economizer description; equipment and
systems controls; fan motor horsepower and controls; duct sealing, duct
and pipe insulation and location; lighting fixture schedule with
wattages and control narrative; and air sealing details.
103.3 Examination of documents. In accordance with Article 104 of
Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code, the department shall
examine or cause to be examined the accompanying construction documents
and shall ascertain by such examinations whether the construction
indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of this
code and other pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
103.4 Changes during construction. Changes made during construction
that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents
shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction
documents.
SECTION ECC 104
INSPECTIONS
104.1 General. Except as otherwise specifically provided, inspections
required by this code or by the department during the progress of work
may be performed on behalf of the owner by an approved agency. All
inspections shall be performed at the sole cost and expense of the
owner. Refer to Article 116 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the
Administrative Code for additional provisions relating to inspections.
In addition to any inspections otherwise required by this code or the
rules of the department, the following inspections shall be required:
1. Progress inspections. Progress inspections shall be performed in
accordance with the rules of the department.
2. Final inspection. Refer to Article 116 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of
the Administrative Code and the rules of the department.
3. Issuance of Certificate of Compliance. Refer to Section 28-116.4.1
of the Administrative Code.
The requirements of Section 104.1 shall not be read to prohibit the
operation of any heating equipment or appliances installed to replace
existing heating equipment or appliances serving an occupied portion of
a structure provided that a request for inspection of such heating
equipment or appliances has been filed with the department not more than
48 hours after such replacement work is completed, and before any
portion of such equipment or appliances is concealed by any permanent
portion of the structure.
104.1.1 Approved agencies. Refer to Article 114 of Chapter 1 of Title
28 of the Administrative Code and the rules of the department.
104.1.2 Inspection of prefabricated construction assemblies. Prior to
the issuance of a work permit for a prefabricated construction assembly
having concealed mechanical work, the department shall require the
submittal of an evaluation report by the manufacturer or approved agency
on each prefabricated construction assembly, indicating the complete
details of the mechanical system, including a description of the system
and its components, the basis upon which the system is being evaluated
for energy use, test results and similar information, and other data as
necessary for the commissioner to determine conformance to this code.
104.1.2.1 Test and inspection records. Required test and inspection
records shall be made available to the commissioner at all times during
the fabrication of the mechanical system and the erection of the
building; or such records as the commissioner designates shall be filed.
104.2 Testing. Envelope, heating, ventilating, air conditioning,
service water heating, lighting and electrical systems shall be tested
as required in this code and in accordance with Sections 104.2.1 through
104.2.3. Except as otherwise required in this code or in the rules of
the department, tests shall be made by the permit holder and witnessed
by an approved agency.
104.2.1 New, altered, extended, renovated or repaired systems. New
envelope, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, service water heating,
lighting and electrical installations or systems, and parts of existing
systems that have been altered, extended, renovated or repaired, shall
be tested as prescribed herein or in the rules of the department to
disclose leaks and defects.
104.2.2 Apparatus, instruments, material and labor for tests.
Apparatus, instruments, material and labor required for testing an
envelope, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, service water heating,
lighting and/or electrical installation or system or part thereof shall
be furnished by the permit holder.
104.2.3 Reinspection and testing. Where any work or installation does
not pass an initial test or inspection, the necessary corrections shall
be made so as to achieve compliance with the New York City Construction
Codes, including this code. The work or installation shall then be
reinspected or retested by the approved agency.
104.3 Sign-off of completed work. In addition to the requirements of
Article 116 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code, Section
103.4 of this code and other requirements for sign-off, the project team
shall either certify that construction does not differ from the last
approved energy analysis or provide a whole-project as-built energy
analysis and supporting documents, signed and sealed, for approval prior
to sign-off. The as-built energy analysis and supporting documents shall
reflect the materials, equipment and values actually used in the
construction of the project, and shall demonstrate compliance of the
constructed project with this code. Such signed and sealed documents may
be accepted with less than full examination by the department based on
the professional certification of the registered design professional.
104.4 Temporary connection. The commissioner shall have the authority
to allow the temporary connection of an installation to the sources of
energy for the purpose of testing the installation or for use under a
temporary certificate of occupancy.
SECTION ECC 105
REFERENCED STANDARDS
105.1 Referenced standards. The standards referenced in this code
shall be those that are listed in Chapter 6 and in the rules of the
department and such standards shall be considered part of the
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and
the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Refer
to Article 103 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code for
additional provisions relating to referenced standards.
Chapter 2 - Definitions
Section 202
Revise the definition of "Addition" after the definition of
"Accessible," to read as follows:
ADDITION. An extension or increase in the conditioned space floor area
or height of a building or structure.
Revise the definition of "Approved" after the definition of
"Alteration," to read as follows:
APPROVED. See Section 28-101.5 of the Administrative Code.
Add a new definition of "Approved agency" after the definition of
"Approved," to read as follows:
APPROVED AGENCY. See Section 28-101.5 of the Administrative Code.
Add a new definition of "Authority having jurisdiction" after the
definition of "Area weighted average," to read as follows:
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. The commissioner or the commissioner's
designee.
Revise the definition of "Building" after the definition of "Basement
wall," to read as follows:
BUILDING. See Section 28-101.5 of the Administrative Code.
Revise the term "Code enforcement official" after "C-factor (thermal
conductance)," to read as follows:
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. The commissioner or the commissioner's
designee.
Add a new definition of "Lead energy professional" after the
definition of "Labeled," to read as follows:
LEAD ENERGY PROFESSIONAL. The registered design professional who signs
and seals the energy analysis for an entire project. Such individual may
be the same registered design professional who signs and seals the
design drawings for the same project.
202 Add a new definition of "Occupant sensor" after the definition of
"Nameplate horsepower," to read as follows:
OCCUPANT SENSOR. A device that detects the presence or absence of
people within an area and causes lighting, equipment, or appliances to
be regulated accordingly.
Add a new definition of "Photosensor" after the definition of
"Occupant sensor," to read as follows:
PHOTOSENSOR. A device that detects the presence of visible light.
Add a new definition of "Professional certification" after the
definition of "Nameplate horsepower," to read as follows:
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. See Section 28-101.5 of the Administrative
Code.
Add a new definition of "Project" after the definition of
"Professional certification," to read as follows:
PROJECT. A design and construction undertaking comprised of work
related to one or more buildings and the site improvements. A project is
represented by one or more plan/work applications, including
construction documents compiled in accordance with Section 106 of the
New York City Building Code, that relate either to the construction of a
new building or buildings or to the demolition or alteration of an
existing building or buildings. Applications for a project may have
different registered design professionals and different job numbers, and
may result in the issuance of one or more permits.
Delete the definition for "Vapor retarder class" after "U-factor
(thermal transmittance)."
Chapter 5 - Commercial Energy Efficiency
501.1 Delete the last sentence and replace with the following: These
commercial buildings shall meet either the requirements of ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except for Low-Rise
Residential Buildings, as modified for New York City by Appendix A of
this code, or the requirements contained in this chapter.
505.2.2.2 After the Exception, add a new paragraph to read as follows:
In addition to the above requirements, for the following spaces,
sensors and controls, including an occupant sensor, shall be installed
that only enable lighting to be turned on by manual control, that
automatically turn lighting off within a maximum of 30 minutes of all
occupants leaving a space, and that enable lighting to be turned off by
manual control. Such sensors and controls shall not have an override
switch that converts from manual-on to automatic-on functionality. The
occupant sensor may have a grace period of up to 30 seconds to turn on
the lighting automatically after the sensor has turned off the lighting
if occupancy is detected:
1. classrooms (not including shop classrooms, laboratory classrooms,
and preschool classrooms),
2. conference/meeting rooms,
3. employee lunch and break rooms, and
4. offices smaller than 200 square feet (18.5 m{2}) in area.
Exception: offices smaller than 200 square feet (18.5 m{2}) in area
equipped with lighting controls activated by photosensor.
Chapter 6 - Referenced Standards
Section 601
Revise the referenced standard "ICC" after "DOE" to read as follows:
International Code Council, Inc. 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW
ICC 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20001
________________________________________________________________________
Standard
Reference Referenced in code
number Title section number
________________________________________________________________________
BCNYS-10 Building Code of New York State 101.2.1, 201.3,
303.1.5, 303.2,
T402.1.1, 502.2.8,
502.2.8.1, 502.2.8.2,
Table 502.2.8.2,
502.5.3
EBNYS-10 Existing Building code of New York
State 101.2.1
ECCNYS-10 Energy Conservation Construction
Code of New York State 101.2.3, 101.5.1
FCNYS-10 Fire Code of New York State 101.2.1, 201.3
FGNYS-10 Fuel Gas Code of New York
State 101.2.1, 201.3
MCNYS-10 Mechanical Code of New York
State 101.2.1, 201.3,
503.2.5, 503.2.5.1,
503.2.6, 503.2.7,
503.2.7.1,
503.2.7.1.1,
503.2.7.1.2,
503.2.9.1,
503.3.1, 503.4.5,
NYCECC-10 New York City Energy
Conservation Code 101.1, 101.5.3.2,
101.5.3.3, 104.3,
PCNYS-10 Plumbing Code of New York
State 101.2.1, 201.3
PMNYS-10 Property Maintenance Code
of New York State 101.2.1
RCNYS-10 Residential Code of New York
State 101.2.1, 201.3, 202,
303.1.5,
T402.1.1, 402.1.5.1,
402.1.5.2, 402.2.1.1,
402.4.1(12), 403.2.2,
T405.5.2(1)
NYCAC-08 New York City Administrative
Code 101.1, 101.2.1,
101.5.3.2, 101.5.3.3,
102.1, 103.1, 103.2.1,
103.3, 104.1,
104.1.1, 104.3, 105.1
NYCBC-08 New York City Building Code 101.2.1, 101.2.2,
102.1, 103.1,
103.2.1, 201.3,
303.1.5, 303.2
NYCEC-08 New York City Electrical
Code 101.2.1, 201.3
NYCFC-08 New York City Fire Code 101.2.1, 201.3
NYCFG-08 New York City Fuel Gas
Code 102.1, 201.3
NYCMC-08 New York City Mechanical
Code 102.1, 201.3, 403.2.2,
503.2.5,
503.2.5.1, 503.2.6,
503.2.7, 503.2.7.1,
503.2.7.1.1,
503.2.7.1.2,
503.2.9.1,
503.3.1, 503.4.5
NYCPC-08 New York City Plumbing
Code 102.1, 201.3
Revise the referenced standard "IESNA" AFTER "ICC," to read as follows:
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 120 Wall
IESNA Street, 17th Floor New York, NY 10005-4001
________________________________________________________________________
Standard
Reference Referenced in code
number Title section number
________________________________________________________________________
*90.1-07 Energy Standard for Buildings 101.5.1, 501.1, 502.1.1,
Except Low-rise Table 502.2(2)
Residential Buildings
________________________________________________________________________
Add a new referenced standard "NYC" after "NFRC" to read as follows:
NYC-10 New York City Department of
Buildings 280 Broadway New York, NY 10017
________________________________________________________________________
Standard Title Referenced in code
Reference section number
Number
________________________________________________________________________
NYCBC-68 1968 Building Code of the City of 101.2.1
New York
Add at end of the first paragraph the following:
Refer to the rules of the department for any subsequent additions,
modifications or deletions that may have been made to the referenced
standards set forth herein in accordance with Section 28-103.19 of the
Administrative Code.
Add to section titled, "ASHRAE," after the row heading "90.1-2007" the
following symbol: ± Add at end of section titled "ASHRAE" a footnote to
read as follows: ± As modified in Appendix A
Appendix A - Modified Energy Standard
Add a new Appendix A after chapter 6 and before the Index to read as
follows:
APPENDIX A
MODIFIED ENERGY STANDARD FOR BUILDINGS, EXCEPT FOR LOW-RISE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SECTION ECC A101
SCOPE
A101.1 Scope. This appendix provides the modifications to the
nationally recognized standard ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Energy
Standard for Buildings Except for Low-Rise Residential Buildings,
governing commercial energy efficiency. Where a referenced publication
has been modified for the City of New York as by the New York City
Construction Codes and the New York City Energy Conservation Code, every
reference to such publication shall be deemed to include all such
modifications.
SECTION ECC A102
ENERGY STANDARD FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
A102.1 General. The standards for energy efficiency in commercial
buildings, as defined in Section 202 of this code, shall be in
accordance with Chapter 5 of this code or in accordance with
ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except for
Low-Rise Residential Buildings, modified for New York City as follows.
Refer to the rules of the department for any subsequent additions,
modifications or deletions that may have been made to this standard in
accordance with Section 28-103.19 of the Administrative Code.
Chapter 9 - Lighting
9.4.1.2 Delete paragraph (a) of Section 9.4.1.2 and replace with the
following:
a. For the following spaces, sensors and controls, including an
occupant sensor, shall be installed that only enable lighting to be
turned on by manual control, that automatically turn lighting off within
a maximum of 30 minutes of all occupants leaving a space, and that
enable lighting to be turned off by manual control:
1. classrooms (not including shop classrooms, laboratory classrooms,
and preschool classrooms),
2. conference/meeting rooms,
3. employee lunch and break rooms, and
4. offices smaller than 200 square feet (18.5 m{2}) in area.
Such occupant sensor shall not have an override switch that converts
from manual-on to automatic-on functionality. The occupant sensor may
have a grace period of up to 30 seconds to turn on the lighting
automatically after the sensor has turned off the lighting if occupancy
is detected.
Exception: offices smaller than 200 square feet (18.5 m{2}) in area
equipped with lighting controls activated by photosensor.
Section 28-1001.3.1
28-1001.3.1 Periodic update. The commissioner shall submit to the city
council proposed amendments that he or she determines should be made to
this code to bring it up to date with or exceed the latest edition of
the energy conservation construction code of New York state. The
commissioner shall, at a minimum, submit such proposed amendments (i)
following any revision of the energy conservation construction code of
New York state that establishes more stringent requirements than those
imposed by this code and (ii) no later than the end of the third year
after the effective date of this section and every third year
thereafter. Prior to such submission, such proposed amendments shall be
submitted to an advisory committee established by the commissioner
pursuant to section 28-1003.2 for review and comment.
Section 28-1001.3.2
28-1001.3.2 New York city energy advisory committee. The commissioner
shall establish a New York city energy conservation code advisory
committee to provide advice and recommendations regarding such code and
revisions thereto. Such committee shall include registered design
professionals knowledgeable in energy efficiency, energy conservation,
building design and construction; environmental advocates with expertise
in energy efficiency and conservation; construction and real estate
professionals; and representatives of appropriate labor organizations.
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