Highlights of Int. No. 973:
* Lighting systems in buildings larger than 50,000 gross sq.ft. (or buildings that combined with other buildings on same tax lot in total exceed 100,000 sq.ft.) must be upgraded
* Deadline for upgrade is 1/1/2025
* Upgrade defined as meeting minimum requirements of New York City Energy Conservation Code
* Code based on IECC and presents mandatory and prescriptive requirements for lighting controls (interior lighting controls, light reduction controls and automatic lighting shutoff), tandem wiring, exit signs, interior lighting power requirements and exterior lighting
* Notable exceptions such as certain dwelling units
The law says, “This local law shall take effect immediately.”
Get the text of the legislation here (click the Text tab).
Post updated with several corrections on January 16.
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