BC 1612 — Flood Loads
New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · NYC Building Code § BC 1612
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Section BC 1612: Flood Loads
1612.1 General. Buildings and other structures located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas shall meet the requirements of Section 5.3 of ASCE 7 and Appendix G of this code. The structural design shall be based on the design loads stated in Section 5.4 of ASCE 7, the load combinations of Section 1605, and Appendix G of this code. 1612.2 Reserved. 1612.3 Reserved. 1612.4 Reserved. 1612.5 Reserved.