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§ 28-101.2 — Intent

New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · NYC Admin. Code § 28-101.2

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§ 28-101.2 Intent.

The purpose of the New York city construction codes is to provide reasonable minimum requirements and standards, based upon current scientific and engineering knowledge, experience and techniques, and the utilization of modern machinery, equipment, materials, and forms and methods of construction, for the regulation of building construction in the city of New York in the interest of public safety, health, welfare and the environment, and with due regard for building construction and maintenance costs. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2010/049.