Plain-English summaries for FDNY Fire Code 309.3, the FDNY E-Micromobility FAQ (June 2025), Buildings Bulletin 2025-009, Local Law 39 of 2023, DOB Rule 3616-07, 1 RCNY 101-19, and the launch rules building owners need to buy against.
In force: Oct 26, 2025 — DOB Rules 1 RCNY 101-19 & 3616-07
1 RCNY 101-19 governs stationary ESS, not the charging-room wedge; charging-room buyers anchor on FC §309.3, §608, Local Law 39 of 2023, the FDNY E-Micromobility FAQ (June 2025), and Buildings Bulletin 2025-009.
Deadline: Sept 1, 2026 — Buildings Bulletin 2025-009 UL 1487 COA
Existing LNO holders must move charging cabinets onto the UL 1487 COA path.
Deadline: Oct 28, 2028 — All existing ESS must register
Existing systems must be registered under the DOB rules.
Rulemaking: Jan 1, 2027 — DOB publishes parking-facility rules
DOB publishes Local Law 55 parking-facility compliance rules.
Retrofit: Jan 1, 2035 — 40% of parking spaces EV-ready.
Facilities with 10+ spaces must hit the EV-ready retrofit threshold.
Energy Storage Management System rule for stationary ESS installations.
In force as of Oct 26, 2025.
Spatial, separation, and detection requirements for indoor charging rooms with 6+ powered mobility devices.
In force.
NFPA 855 adaptation for NYC: fire detection, sprinklers, fire separation, ventilation, and residential lot-load limits.
In force as of Oct 26, 2025.