Must comply with the residential code of new york state section 403 and r403 1 4.
Nyc roof deck regulations.
Roof decks shall be covered with approved roof coverings secured to the building or structure in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Rooftop outdoor spaces had become hugely popular for new and existing buildings.
Roof coverings shall be designed and installed in accordance with this code and the approved manufacturer s instructions such that the roof covering shall serve to protect the building or structure.
The existing parapet may be under that requirement or adding the roof deck may reduce the height of the parapet since the parapet is measured from the walking surface.
Developers and building owners were up in arms.
Back in april of 2017 the new york city department of buildings dob decided to crack down on roof decks roof terraces and recreational spaces on the roofs of buildings.
The footing may also be twelve inches 12 thick of concrete placed in the bottom of the forty two inch 42 hole.
Dob provides new guidelines for rooftop terraces in nyc.
In new york city rooftops and terrace spaces should put a smile on the faces of building owners and tenants alike.
They are popular as amenity spaces in commercial office buildings for the benefit or convenience of its owners occupants employees customers or visitors.
The footing must be a minimum of twelve inches 12 in diameter and at a depth below the frost level of forty two inches 42 from finish grade to the bottom of the footing.