Administration
NYC Existing Building Code § EBC 301
not yet in effectTakes effect Section EBC 301: Administration
301.1 General.
The repair, alteration, partial demolition, removal, change of occupancy or relocation, moving, or raising of or addition to existing buildings and structures shall comply with this chapter and the applicable chapters of this code based on the scope of work. Sections 301.1.1 through 301.1.5 shall not be applied in combination with each other unless specifically required by this code.
301.1.1 Work not requiring permits.
Work not requiring permits, including minor alterations and ordinary repairs, shall comply with this chapter, as applicable, and Section 105.3.
301.1.2 Limited alterations.
Limited alterations shall comply with this chapter, as applicable, and Chapter 5 of this code.
301.1.3 Work area compliance method.
Alterations, additions and changes in occupancy including relocated, moved or raised buildings or structures, as classified in Chapter 6, shall comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter, Chapters 7 through 11 and Chapter 14.
301.1.4 Building safety performance and scoring method.
For alterations made to existing buildings constructed prior to July 1, 2008, the registered design professional of record shall be permitted to comply with Chapter 13 as an alternative to compliance with the fire safety and means of egress provisions of this chapter and Chapters 8 through 11, as shown in Table 301.1.4. In order for the building to be considered in compliance with this method, the evaluation performed in accordance with Chapter 13 shall yield a passing score for each category set forth in Section 1304, in accordance with rules promulgated by the Department.
Table 301.1.4
Applicability of Chapter 13
CHAPTER / SCOPE OF WORK SECTIONS THAT MAY BE SATISFIED BY COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 13
Chapter 3, Provisions for all compliance methods 304 Fire protection 305 Means of egress
Chapter 8, Level 1 alteration 803 Building elements and materials 804 Fire protection 805 Means of egress
Chapter 9, Level 2 alteration 903 Building elements and materials 904 Fire protection 905 Means of egress
Chapter 10, Change of occupancy 1003 Building elements and materials 1004 Fire protection 1005 Means of egress
Chapter 11, Additions 1102 Heights and areas 1104 Fire protection 1105 Means of egress
301.1.5 Relocated, moved or raised buildings.
Relocated, moved or raised buildings, including relocatable buildings, shall comply with this chapter, as applicable, and Chapter 14.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-240972Fetched: 10/24/2026