New York A11488 mandates the use of water demand calculators in new construction and substantial renovations of residential buildings.

New York A11488 amends the state's uniform fire prevention and building code to require the use of a water demand calculator for pipe and fixture sizing in new construction and substantial renovations of single-family and multi-unit residential buildings. The bill also directs the chairperson of the state fire prevention and building code council to appoint an advisory board to monitor the use of these calculators and to record cost savings. The council is authorized to certify water demand calculators deemed technically sound for use in covered buildings.

New York A11488 mandates the use of water demand calculators in new construction and substantial renovations of residential buildings.

New York A11488 amends the state's uniform fire prevention and building code to require the use of a water demand calculator for pipe and fixture sizing in new construction and substantial renovations of single-family and multi-unit residential buildings. The bill also directs the chairperson of the state fire prevention and building code council to appoint an advisory board to monitor the use of these calculators and to record cost savings. The council is authorized to certify water demand calculators deemed technically sound for use in covered buildings.