International Fire Code
New York enforces the 2024 IFC, with exceptions
The 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) has been in force in New York since Dec 31, 2025. It applies statewide, with exceptions. Adopted by State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council (NYS Department of State); local governments administer and enforce (Executive Law 381). The legal citation is 19 NYCRR Part 1225 (Fire Prevention; section 1225.2(b) incorporates the FCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18.
Record of adoption
Edition in force
2024 IFC
2025 Fire Code of New York State
Verified
- In force since
- Legal citation
- 19 NYCRR Part 1225 (Fire Prevention; section 1225.2(b) incorporates the FCNYS by reference; Part 1219 defines it); Executive Law Article 18
- Adopted by
- State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council (NYS Department of State); local governments administer and enforce (Executive Law 381)
- Second reading
- Applies
- Statewide, with exceptions
- Also called
- 2025 FCNYS, FCNYS, 19 NYCRR Part 1225
The FCNYS preface says it is a derivative work of the 2024 IFC (publication date July 2025), and DOS says the books include New York modifications.
Exceptions
- New York City enforces its own codes rather than the Uniform Code
- Local governments can obtain Code Council approval of more restrictive local standards (Executive Law 379, as cited on the Code Council page)
How New York adopts the IFC
The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council (19 members, supported by the Department of State) adopts and amends the Uniform Code (19 NYCRR Parts 1219-1229) by rule under Executive Law Article 18, with notice in the State Register; the statute requires only that it periodically review the code, and that the secretary (the Secretary of State) hold hearings and approve code changes before they take effect (Exec. Law 377(1)). The 2025 cycle: adopted Jul 25, 2025, State Register notice Oct 1, 2025, amended rule adopted Dec 5, 2025 (State Register Dec 24, 2025), effective Dec 31, 2025. No legislative approval, review or update schedule was found in Executive Law 377 or Energy Law 11-103.
Cycle. Irregular; no statutory schedule. The previous Uniform Code and Energy Code amendments took effect May 12, 2020, and the current ones Dec 31, 2025.
Laws, rulings, and other actions
- Other actionCode Council amended rule (Amended Notice of Adoption) for the 2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code
Amended the 2025 code books and rules (for example dropping the model-code ASHRAE 90.1 from the referenced standards); effective Dec 31, 2025, with no transition period, State Register notice Dec 24, 2025.
How it was checked
Verified
Two separate readings of the state’s own record agree, and the passage is on file word for word.
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The state’s record was last read on , from nine source pages.
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“Section 1225.2. Requirements”
“(b) Incorporation by reference. The 2025 FCNYS is incorporated herein by reference.”
19 NYCRR Part 1225New York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Administrative codeRetrieved “This 2025 edition was developed as a derivative work of the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code® (IFC®)”
“Publication Date: July 2025”
2025 Fire Code of New York StateNew York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Agency pageRetrieved “The effective date of the 2025 NYS Uniform Code is December 31, 2025.”
“Uniform Code (19 NYCRR Parts 1219 to 1229)”
Notice of AdoptionNew York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Agency pageRetrieved “On July 25, 2025, the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council (the “Code Council”) adopted rules”
Notice of AdoptionNew York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Agency pageRetrieved “NYS specific code books which are based on the 2024 International Code Council books with New York modifications.”
“The rules became effective on December 31, 2025.”
NYCRR Changes to the 2025 Codes (Code Outreach Program Issue 2026-1, Feb 3, 2026)New York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Agency pageRetrieved “RESPONSE TO COMMENT 17: The Uniform Code books are based on the 2024 I-Codes.”
Assessment of Public Comments (Uniform Code)New York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Agency pageRetrieved “based on the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) books with New York State specific amendments included.”
Division of Building Standards and Codes Frequently Asked QuestionsNew York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Agency pageRetrieved “It is applicable in every municipality of the State except the City of New York”
“which was permitted to retain its own code unless the Code Council”
Administration and Enforcement of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (DOS PDF)New York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Agency pageRetrieved “It is applicable in every part of the State with the exception of New York City, which is currently permitted”
“to retain its own code.”
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (DOS page)New York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Agency pageRetrieved About another code
“Executive Law § 381 requires local government to administer and enforce the Uniform Code within its boundaries.”
Legal Memorandum LG03: NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, What Elected Officials Need to KnowNew York State Department of Statedos.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)Agency pageRetrieved