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NY S02091
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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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 building code
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Requires the uniform code to establish standards for solid-sawn lumber use in construction 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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Sets default grading standards for used lumber: dimensional lumber (2-inch nominal thickness, 6-inch or less width) shall be classified as spruce-pine-fir stud grade; all other dimensional lumber shall be classified as hem-fir No. 2 grade
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Directs the Secretary of State to develop a reclaimed wood grading program for structural purposes in consultation with industry stakeholders, with periodic updates to reflect technological advances
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
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 HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1/7/2026