Quick answer: New York: 2025 Uniform Code (NYC Separate). Engineering is sealed by a New York-licensed engineer. Watch for: New York City Has Its Own Codes.
Outside New York City, the 2025 Uniform Code and Energy Code apply; the five boroughs use the NYC Construction Codes. We prepare the right drawings for your location – sealed by a New York-licensed engineer.
Which Building Code Applies in New York?
Outside New York City, the 2025 NYS Uniform Code and 2025 Energy Code took effect December 31, 2025. New York City enforces its own NYC Construction Codes. Source: NYS Department of State
Who Seals Engineering Drawings in New York?
Engineering is sealed by an engineer licensed through the NYS Education Department, Office of the Professions. NYSED accepts an electronic version of the seal. Source: NYSED Office of the Professions
New York City Has Its Own Codes
Projects in the five boroughs are designed to the NYC Construction Codes, which differ from the rest of the state. Tell us the borough and scope. Source: NYC Department of Buildings
More New York Permit Facts
- The 2025 update covers the Residential, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Fire, Property Maintenance and Existing Building Codes of New York State. (NYS Department of State)
- The 2025 Energy Code includes the ECCCNYS and NYS ASHRAE 90.1-2025. (NYS Department of State)
- Electronic signatures are voluntary in New York, and public agencies are not required to accept them. (NYSED)
Quick Answers
Which code applies to my New York project?
Outside New York City, the 2025 NYS Uniform Code and 2025 Energy Code (in effect since December 31, 2025). Inside the city, the NYC Construction Codes. Your town or village may also have local requirements, which we confirm for your address.
Do you work in New York City?
Yes. NYC projects are designed to the NYC Construction Codes. Tell us the borough, building type and scope for a quote.
Will my town accept digitally sealed drawings?
NYSED accepts an electronic version of the seal, but agencies are not required to accept e-signatures. If your building department wants paper, we provide wet-stamped sets.
Which energy code applies outside NYC?
The 2025 Energy Code – the ECCCNYS for most buildings and NYS ASHRAE 90.1-2025 where it applies. We include the energy documentation your reviewer expects.
Get Your New York Plans Ready
Whether you are building in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester or a smaller New York town, send us your address and scope. We confirm the code your jurisdiction uses, prepare the drawings and have the engineering sealed by an engineer licensed in New York – with a fixed price in 5-10 minutes. See our New York page for details.
Information checked October 2026 against the official sources linked above. Codes change – we confirm current requirements for your address in every quote.
