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Council adopts 2025 New York State codes to take effect Dec. 31, 2025
Summary
The council adopted a resolution to implement the 2025 New York State uniform and energy codes with a Dec. 31 implementation date; staff training tied to the update will follow.
The Lackawanna City Council voted to adopt the 2025 New York State codes, including the Uniform Code and the Energy Code, with an implementation date of Dec. 31, 2025.
"Just a straightforward update, and we're required to adopt them," Director Clark said, describing mandatory training for city code officers tied to the new rules. The council moved to receive and act on the resolution and then voted to adopt it by roll call.
The resolution directs the city to follow state code changes and signals that staff will complete the sequential training required for enforcement. Councilors recorded a unanimous vote to adopt the codes during the meeting; no amendments or funding requests were included in the discussion.
