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19 NYCRR 1240.1 - State Energy Conservation Construction Code

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This Part and the publications incorporated by reference in this Part constitute the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the Energy Code) promulgated pursuant to article 11 of the Energy Law.

19 NYCRR 1240.2 - Definitions

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19 NYCRR 1240.3 - Amendments made to ASHRAE 90.1-2016

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19 NYCRR 1240.4 - Energy Code provisions applicable to commercial buildings

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19 NYCRR 1240.5 - Energy Code provisions applicable to residential buildings

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19 NYCRR 1240.6 - Exceptions

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(a)Historic buildings.

The Energy Code shall not apply to the alteration or renovation of a historic building.

(b)Certain alterations.

The Energy Code shall not apply to the following alterations of existing buildings, provided that the alteration will not increase the energy usage of the building:

(1)storm windows installed over existing fenestration;
(2)glass only replacements in an existing sash and frame;
(3)existing ceiling, wall, or floor cavities exposed during construction provided that these cavities are filled with insulation;
(4)construction where the existing roof, wall, or floor cavity is not exposed;
(5)reroofing for roofs where neither the sheathing nor the insulation is exposed; roofs without insulation in the cavity and where the sheathing or insulation is exposed during reroofing shall be insulated either above or below the sheathing;
(6)replacement of existing doors that separate conditioned space from the exterior shall not require the installation of a vestibule or revolving door, provided, however, that an existing vestibule that separates such conditioned space from the exterior shall not be removed;
(7)alterations that replace less than 50 percent of the luminaires in a space, provided that such alterations do not increase the installed interior lighting power; and
(8)alterations that replace only the bulb and ballast within the existing luminaires in a space provided that the alteration does not increase the installed interior lighting power.

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