New York City Lighting Code
2016 new york city energy conservation code.
New york city lighting code. The council provides web based resources for the public and serves as a forum and reference for lighting professionals. The 2016 new york state energy conservation construction code based on the 2015 international energy conservation code and ashrae 90 1 2013 as modified by the state of new york went into effect on october 3 2016. In these faq s energy code questions have been generalized summarized rephrased and or highlighted these faq s are intended. The new york city lighting council is an information source and champion for issues involving the use of lighting in and about the new york cityscape.
Lighting in non residential buildings makes up nearly 18 of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in new york city so it s no wonder why they are big targets for energy savings. 1 to provide general guidance for the job applications seeking compliance with the 2016 nycecc. 2 not to replace or represent the entire 2016 nycecc and related regulations of the city of new york and the department of. The new york city 2011 electrical code local law 39 of 2011 took full effect on july 1 2011 including sections 27 3018 j and 27 3021 2 of the electrical code.
Nyc lighting standards for commercial properties by 2025. The2016 energy conservation code provides an alternate path to meet lighting efficacy requirements. Nyc energy conservation code faq. At least 75 of all lamps must be high efficacy lamps as defined by the code.