Bill > A07282

This bill aims to update New York's building and energy codes to allow for more energy-efficient construction techniques, specifically permitting unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation. The legislation is designed to support the state's building decarbonization goals outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, recognizing that buildings contribute approximately one-third of New York's greenhouse gas emissions. The bill establishes specific requirements for this new insulation approach, including achieving a blower door test result below 2.5 air changes per hour, implementing a whole-house mechanical ventilation system, ensuring proper insulation of roof rafters, and placing heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment inside the building's thermal envelope. By allowing spray polyurethane foam insulation in unvented attics, the bill seeks to improve building energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, support heat pump performance, and contribute to the state's broader climate and clean energy objectives. The legislation will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with the state fire prevention and building code council responsible for developing the necessary implementation standards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7282