EBC 1401 — General
New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · NYC Existing Building Code § EBC 1401 · Takes effect
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Section EBC 1401: General
1401.1 Scope. This chapter provides requirements for relocated, moved, or raised buildings including relocatable buildings, as defined in Chapter 2. 1401.1.1 Multiple dwellings. The relocation, moving, or raising of multiple dwellings shall also comply with Appendix D. 1401.2 Conformance. The relocation, moving or raising of a building shall not create any new noncompliance with the applicable provisions of the New York City Building Code. Any repair, alteration, or change of occupancy undertaken within the relocated, moved, or raised building shall comply with the requirements of this code applicable to the work being performed, as indicated in Chapter 6. Any field-fabricated elements shall comply with the requirements of the New York City Building Code. Exception: Frame structures designated as historic structures may be relocated into fire districts subject to the approval of the commissioner. 1401.2.1 Exterior walls and openings. Exterior walls and openings of relocated or moved buildings shall comply with Chapter 7 of the New York City Building Code.