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NY A03029
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kelles
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AI Summary
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Amends the executive law to explicitly permit the reuse of deconstructed building materials as a cost-reducing construction method under the uniform code
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Requires the uniform building code to set standards for solid-sawn lumber use and grading of used solid-sawn lumber to support zero on-site greenhouse gas emissions and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals
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Establishes that used dimensional lumber (2 inches thick, 6 inches wide or less) in good condition shall be classified as spruce-pine-fir stud grade with structural properties assigned per current standards
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Specifies that all other used dimensional lumber shall be classified as hem-fir No. 2 grade with corresponding structural properties
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Directs the Secretary of State to develop a program for grading reclaimed wood for structural purposes, created in consultation with industry stakeholders and updated to reflect technological advances
Legislative Description
Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials; requires the uniform building code to set standards for the use of solid-sawn lumber in construction and for the grading of used solid-sawn lumber; requires the secretary of state to develop a program for grading reclaimed wood for structural purposes.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026