EBC 102 — Applicability

Section EBC 102: Applicability

102.1 General. 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 a general requirement conflicts with a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where British and metric units of measurement conflict, the British units shall govern. 102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this code do not presumptively provide for matters that are contained in the Charter, the labor law, the multiple dwelling law, the zoning resolution, or the general city law. Where there is conflict or inconsistency between the requirements of this code and other applicable laws and rules, unless otherwise required, such conflict shall be resolved in favor of the more restrictive requirement. 102.3 Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers or to provisions not specifically identified by number shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section, or provision of this code. 102.4 Referenced codes, standards and other laws and regulations. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further described in Sections 102.4.1 through 102.4.4. 102.4.1 Referenced codes. The referenced codes include the Administrative Code, New York City Building Code, New York City Electrical Code, New York City Fuel Gas Code, New York City Mechanical Code, New York City Plumbing Code, New York City Fire Code and New York City Energy Conservation Code. 102.4.2 Other laws and regulations. Other laws and regulations that may be referenced in this code including codes, rules and regulations of New York city, New York state or Federal agencies. 102.4.3 Referenced standards. The standards referenced in this code and in the rules of the department shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Refer to Article 103 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code for additional provisions relating to referenced standards. 102.4.3.1 Editions of referenced standards. References to standards in this code shall be to the editions of those standards provided for in Chapter 16, or as otherwise provided by rule. 102.4.4 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Exception: Where an appliance or equipment is listed, as such term is defined in Section 28-101.5 of the Administrative Code, and enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing shall govern. 102.5 Partial invalidity. In the event that any part or provision of this code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions. 102.6 Fire districts maps. The boundaries of fire districts shall be in accordance with the maps set forth in Appendix D of the New York City Building Code.