373-A - Code Comparison Study and Report.

NY Exec L § 373-A (2019) (N/A)

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(i) the present New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and national building and fire codes presently in force and promulgated by Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc (BOCA);

(ii) the present New York state energy, plumbing, mechanical codes and the energy, plumbing and mechanical code presently in force and promulgated by Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc (BOCA);

(iii) the present New York state plumbing code and the international plumbing code;

(iv) the present New York state plumbing code and the uniform plumbing code;

(v) the present provisions of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code relating to fire safety and the provisions of the fire prevention code presently in force and promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA1); and b. Report on the similarities of, and differences between each such aforementioned code with respect to:

(i) public safety;

(ii) ease of use and clarity of understanding;

(iii) effectiveness of enforcement;

(iv) ease and effectiveness of administration;

(v) user cost savings;

(vi) compatibility with other state and international codes; and

(vii) potential for promoting economic development.

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