EBC 901 — 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 901 · Takes effect
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Section EBC 901: General
901.1 Scope. Level 2 alterations as described in Section 603 shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and Chapter 3. 901.2 Compliance. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, level 2 alteration work shall comply with all of the requirements of Chapter 8. The requirements of Sections 803, 804 and 805 shall apply to Level 2 alteration work within all work areas whether or not they include exits and corridors shared by more than 1 tenant and regardless of the occupant load, except as otherwise provided in Sections 903, 904, and 905. 901.2.1 Building safety performance and scoring method. The design professional of record may elect to comply with Chapter 13 as an alternative to compliance with any of the requirements of Sections 903, 904 and 905, including Sections 803, 804 and 805, in accordance with Section 301.1.4. 901.2.2 Work that increases floor surface area of an existing building by more than 110 percent. Where a Level 2 alteration made to an existing building causes the existing floor surface area to be increased by more than 110 percent pursuant to Section 302.7, such building shall comply with the New York City Building Code as if hereafter erected.