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Siteline is a reference tool, not legal advice. Final compliance is determined by the authority having jurisdiction. Always verify with your local permit office.

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STATE NYREGULATIONS 14/14VERIFIED 3CONFIDENCE LOW
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§ STATE / NYNY

Jurisdiction

New York.

Event production regulations across fourteen categories, dimensioned to the threshold, with source citations.

○UnverifiedLast verified 01.15.2025
CODE BASIS
BuildingIBC 2024
FireIFC
StatewideAPPLIES
§ OVERVIEWI

What to know in New York.

5 KEY ITEMS

Highly regulated. NYC has its own building code distinct from the state, with unique permit systems and FDNY oversight.

  1. § 01

    NYC uses a unique 22" unit-of-exit-width system not found anywhere else in the US

  2. § 02

    Temporary Place of Assembly (TPA) permit required: 75+ indoor, 200+ outdoor

  3. § 03

    NYC requires separate FDNY permit for all pyrotechnics with 80% exam passing score

  4. § 04

    Tent setback 30 ft from structures (vs IFC base 20 ft) with 75 ft max travel to exit

  5. § 05

    Trusses over 10 ft require PE stamp

§ SCHEDULEII

Regulation schedule.

14 CATEGORIES
RefCategorySummaryFlagsConfidence
AHJ NOTICE · NY

New York has adopted the IBC 2024. Fire safety follows the International Fire Code.

Data last checked 01.15.2025. Final compliance is determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Siteline is a reference tool, not legal advice. Codes and thresholds change periodically.

§ CITIESIV

Cities with local rules.

2 CITIES
  • nyNew York City
  • nyBuffalo