Bill > S02091

This bill establishes new standards for reusing deconstructed building materials in New York State, with three primary components. First, it modifies existing executive law to explicitly permit the use of modern technical methods, including the reuse of deconstructed building materials, while maintaining health and safety requirements. Second, the bill requires the uniform building code to set standards for using and grading used solid-sawn lumber, providing specific guidelines for how different types of dimensional lumber (such as spruce-pine-fir stud grade and hem-fir No. 2 grade) can be assessed and used in construction. Third, the bill mandates that the secretary of state develop a comprehensive program for grading reclaimed wood for structural purposes, which must be created in consultation with industry stakeholders and include standards for determining the structural integrity of reclaimed wood. The bill is part of New York's broader climate agenda, specifically supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable construction practices by encouraging the reuse of building materials.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2091