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BC 1906 — Formwork, Embedded Pipes and Construction Joints

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 1906

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Section BC 1906: Formwork, Embedded Pipes and Construction Joints

1906.1 Formwork. The design, fabrication and erection of forms shall comply with the requirements of ACI 318, Section 26.11 and Section 3305.3 of this code. 1906.2 Removal of forms, shores and reshores. The removal of forms and shores, including from slabs and beams (except where cast on the ground), and the installation of reshores shall comply with ACI 318, Section 26.11.2 and Section 3305.3 of this code 1906.3 Conduits and pipes embedded in concrete. Conduits, pipes and sleeves of any material not harmful to concrete and within the limitations of ACI 318, Section 20.7, are permitted to be embedded in concrete with approval of the registered design professional of record. 1906.4 Construction joints. Construction joints, including their location, shall comply with the provisions of ACI 318, Section 26.5.6. Construction joints including their location shall be approved by the registered design professional of record prior to installation.