New York Governor George E. Pataki has announced that the state has formally adopted the International Codes™. The announcement followed a meeting at which the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council voted unanimously to adopt the International Codes. It is expected that the State Fire Prevention and Building Code may be used beginning July 2002.
“By reducing development costs and providing greater flexibility, these codes will provide a major incentive for new investment, construction, and economic development in cities, towns, and villages throughout New York,” said Pataki.