Effective:   DECEMBER  29, 2004

The State of New York implemented legislation that requires all new commercial and industrial structures that utilize “truss-type construction” to have a sign warning emergency personnel that the building was built with trusses. The bill defined “truss-type construction” to include all fabricated components made of wood and steel.

All commercial and industrial buildings utilizing truss type construction will require to comply with New York State Building Code 19 NYCRR 1264 and Subchapter C of Chapter XXXIII of Title 19 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York as amended by adding a new Part 1264.