As we ve previously covered local law 92 of 2019 and local law 94 of 2019 amend the new york city building code and administrative code respectively to require sustainable roofing zones on new buildings new roofs created by enlarging existing buildings and existing buildings replacing an entire roof deck or roof assembly.
Where to go on roofs on buildings in nyc.
The new york city department of buildings dob announced that effective today local law 92 of 2019 and local law 94 of 2019 require all new buildings and existing buildings undergoing certain major roof renovations to have a solar photovoltaic system a green roof system or a combination of the two.
Following in the footsteps of toronto san francisco denver and portland oregon all new residential and commercial buildings in the city must top roofs with either plants solar panels mini wind turbines or a combination of all three.
Dobcommunications buildings nyc gov 212 393 2126 dob announces sustainable roof requirements for new buildings go into effect green roofs rooftop solar arrays will now be required for most new buildings and major roof renovations in nyc.
Why can t you go on your nyc roof.
Staff of nyc buildings writes.
Next building owners and boards calculate the additional insurance costs of allowing use of the roof.
Buildings are front and center to this new green deal for new york with green roofs taking the spotlight.
To allow roof access a building must first meet the code requirements from the department of buildings and the fire department he says which include the proper number of exits and weight capacity.