Section MC 107: Construction Documents
107.1 General.
Construction documents shall comply with Article 104 of Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code and other applicable provisions of this code and its referenced standards. Such construction documents shall be coordinated with architectural, structural and means of egress plans.
107.2 Required documents.
The applicant shall submit all of the documents specified in Sections 107.3 through 107.10 as appropriate to the nature and extent of the work proposed. Construction documents shall indicate the heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and other mechanical work to be performed, so drawn as to conform to the architectural and structural aspects of the building and to show in detail compliance with this code.
107.2.1 Composite plans.
Composite plans showing compliance of architectural, structural, and mechanical parts of a building may be submitted provided that a clear understanding of each part is not impaired.
107.3 Lot diagram.
The lot diagram shall be provided where applicable to the work proposed, including but not limited to the installation of exterior or rooftop equipment.
107.4 Building classification statement.
Where applicable to the proposed work, the statement shall identify:
1. The occupancy group or groups that apply to parts of the building in accordance with Section 302 of the New York City Building Code;
2. The occupancy group of the main use or dominant occupancy of the building;
3. The construction type of the building in accordance with Section 602 of the New York City Building Code;
4. The structural occupancy / risk category in accordance with Table 1604.5 of the New York City Building Code;
5. The height of the building as defined in Section 202 of the New York City Building Code;
6. The applicable measurements to the highest and lowest level of Fire Department access;
7. Whether the building is inside or outside of the fire districts; and
8. Whether the building is inside or outside a flood hazard area as such term is defined in Chapter 2 of the New York City Building Code.
107.5 Fuel-burning and fuel-oil storage equipment plans.
Editor's note: this section has been amended by L.L. 2026/012, 1/3/2026, eff. 1/1/2028.
Construction documents for fuel-burning and fuel oil storage equipment shall contain plans that include the following data and information:
1. Diagrams of all distribution piping, including vent and fill piping for oil systems, and all safety cut-off and relief devices and valves in piping; indications of the sizes of distribution piping to be used and the fire resistive ratings of the shafts or spaces containing distribution piping where required to be fire rated.
2. Diagrammatic floor plans showing the size, location, material for all fuel oil and transfer distribution piping and related equipment.
3. Floor plans or partial floor plans showing the location, operating pressure, layout, size, and listing information for all fuel-burning equipment, tanks, vents, and chimneys. The plans shall also indicate the method or means of providing air to the equipment space, including duct and opening sizes or means of direct venting.
4. Plans indicating the location and type of any relevant smoke and heat detectors, alarm, and fire extinguishing systems.
5. Seismic protection and restraint details for piping and equipment as required by Chapter 16 of the New York City Building Code.
6. Details indicating the location, size and materials for all breechings; the thickness and type of insulation materials; and the clearances from combustible walls, partitions, and ceiling; and the fire-resistive ratings of rooms and spaces containing the equipment.
7. Details describing the type, material, listing information, height, and termination distances to adjacent properties and structures for chimneys and vents.
8. Details showing structural supports for fuel-burning equipment where required.
9. A statement as to the kind or grade of fuel to be used.
10. Plans indicating the location, arrangement, size, load, and maximum capacity of the burning, storage and fuel-pumping equipment.
11. In special flood hazard areas, construction documents shall comply with Appendix G of the New York City Building Code.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2026/012.
107.6 Heating systems.
Construction documents for heating systems shall include the temperature to be maintained in every room and the output capacity in BTU per hour of the central heating source.
107.7 Boilers.
Construction documents for boiler installations shall indicate the output capacity in BTU per hour, the operating weight of each boiler, the pressure setting of the relief valves, and such other data and information as required by this code.
107.8 Air conditioning and ventilating systems.
Construction documents for air conditioning and ventilating systems shall contain plans that include the following data and information:
1. The location and sizes of all ducts; the location of all fire and smoke dampers, motors, fans, and filters; the type, air capacity, and size of all equipment; and where not shown on accompanying structural plans, the operating weight and manner of support of equipment.
2. The locations of smoke detecting devices.
3. The location and size of the fresh air intake, the design population, and the required ventilation for each room or space.
4. The amount of air to be exhausted or supplied from each outlet for each room or space.
5. In the case of ventilating or exhaust systems for ranges, fryers, ovens, and other similar types of restaurant or bakery equipment, for which a hood is required, the plans shall also show the gas controls, method of joining ducts, method and location of discharging exhaust from building, and the quantity in cfm designed for each hood.
6. The safety group classification of refrigerant utilized, if any.
7. The refrigerant concentration limit calculations and routing of all refrigerant piping for any air-conditioning system that contains more than 6.6 pounds (3.0 kg) of refrigerant. Refer to Chapter 11 for refrigerant piping requirements.
(Am. L.L. 2018/195, 12/1/2018, eff. 5/30/2019)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2018/195.
107.9 Refrigerating systems.
Construction documents for refrigerating systems shall contain plans that include the following data and information:
1. The location of all machinery; the horsepower of compressors; the type and number of pounds of refrigerant to be used; and the air quantities for, and means of, ventilating the machinery space.
2. The location of refrigerant detectors and emergency switches for compressors and for ventilation in the machinery rooms.
3. The location of pressure relief piping and any city water connections and water-saving devices.
4. The tonnage capacity of the machine and the suction and discharge pressures at which the machine is rated.
5. The operating weight of the equipment.
6. The safety group classification of refrigerant utilized.
7. The refrigerant concentration limit calculations and routing of all refrigerant piping for any refrigerating system that contains more than 6.6 pounds (3.0 kg) of refrigerant. Refer to Chapter 11 for refrigerant piping requirements.
107.10 Energy efficiency.
Construction documents shall include compliance documentation as required by the New York City Energy Conservation Code.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2009/085.
107.11 Retention of construction and submittal documents.
Refer to Section 28-104.12 of the Administrative Code.
