Bill > S08078

This bill amends the multiple dwelling law to establish new standards for windows and ventilation in residential units. Specifically, the bill allows newly developed residential units, including those converted from non-residential buildings, to satisfy window requirements by complying with ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Standard 62.1, which sets guidelines for indoor air quality and mechanical ventilation. The bill mandates that the mechanical ventilation systems must provide adequate indoor air quality and airflow according to ASHRAE requirements. Furthermore, the bill prohibits local governments and municipalities from enacting or enforcing their own openable window requirements for residential units that meet these new ventilation standards. By doing so, the bill creates a uniform, statewide standard for residential ventilation that prioritizes mechanical air circulation over traditional openable windows, potentially giving developers more flexibility in building design while ensuring indoor air quality meets professional engineering standards. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8078