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FCNYS 2025 · ERCES

2025 ERCES Requirements: In-Building Emergency Responder Communications Systems Are Now Mandatory

February 5, 2026 6 min read

New FCNYS/EBCNYS requirements mandate approved ERCES in new buildings and Level 3 Alterations across New York State. Here's what contractors and expediters need to know before filing.

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BCNYS 2025 · § 3006.3

Elevator Hoistway Smoke Protective Curtains Are Now an Explicit Requirement

January 29, 2026 5 min read

BCNYS 2025 Section 3006.3 Item 5 now explicitly requires smoke protective curtain assemblies at elevator hoistways. See how this affects new construction and Level 2 Alterations.

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BCNYS 2025 · § 903.2.9

Automatic Sprinklers Are Now Required in EV Bus Storage and Repair Garages

January 22, 2026 5 min read

The 2025 BCNYS mandates automatic sprinklers in bus garages housing lithium-ion EVs. Learn the thresholds, addition triggers, and how the "fire wall" rule changes your project scope.

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BCNYS 2025 · § 917.2

Mass Notification Risk Analysis Is Now Mandatory for Group E Occupancies

January 15, 2026 5 min read

New BCNYS Section 917.2 requires a formal NFPA 72 Risk Analysis for Group E occupancies with 500+ occupants. Missing this summary is a guaranteed FDNY or DOB objection.

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