Is New York 2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code update in force?

Yes. In force from Dec 31, 2025.

Which products does New York 2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code update affect?

New York 2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code update affects Residential energy storage systems and Commercial and utility energy storage systems.

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2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code update

Q: When does New York 2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code update take effect?

The effective date on file is December 31, 2025.

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does New York 2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code update do? Requires building permit applications filed from Dec 31, 2025 to follow the 2025 state building, residential, fire, and energy codes. Allowed either the 2020 or 2025 Uniform Code between the Oct 1, 2025 notice and that date.

Facts

Kind: Code amendment
Status: In force
Stage: In force
Signed or decided: December 31, 2025
Effective: December 31, 2025
Topics: Fire protection and siting, Permitting
Products: Residential energy storage systems Commercial and utility energy storage systems
Source: New York State Department of State (opens in a new tab)
Citation: 2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code update, 19 NYCRR Parts 1219-1229 and 1240; adopted Jul 25, 2025, amended Dec 5, 2025

The state’s codes

The codes that reach each product this law names, with the edition New York is on. Each links to the record.

For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use