Retroactive Construction laws are on the horizon. Typically, the NYC Building Code applies to new construction or renovated spaces, but these laws affect all buildings. The following upcoming laws will have a significant effect on Building Owners and the Electrical Construction Industry: Local Law 78 of 2015: This law is already Retroactively required as of December 31st, 2016: Animal service facilities are required to either be provided with sprinklers or smoke detection. Local Law 191 of 2018, Retroactive Date January 1st, 2021: Group A-1, 2, and 3, B, and M occupancies that contain an existing fire-alarm system will be required... read more
