New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10505 — Relates to requiring the use of a water demand calculator in new construction and substantial renovations and establishing an advisory board to monitor such usage

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires a water demand calculator for new constructions and major renovations in New York.

This legislation mandates the use of a water demand calculator for sizing pipes and fixtures in new residential buildings and renovations. It also establishes an advisory board to oversee the implementation and cost savings associated with this requirement.

What this means for you
  • Construction: This means that construction projects will need to incorporate water demand calculators for compliance.

Summary

Provides that the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code shall address standards requiring the use of a water demand calculator to determine pipe and fixture sizing for use in new construction and substantial renovations of single-family and multi-unit residential buildings; directs the chairperson of the state fire prevention and building code council to appoint an advisory board to monitor the use of water demand calculators in new construction and substantial renovations and to monitor and keep records of cost savings resulting from the use of such water demand calculators.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S10505 do?
Provides that the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code shall address standards requiring the use of a water demand calculator to determine pipe and fixture sizing for use in new construction and substantial renovations of single-family and multi-unit residential buildings; directs the chairperson of the state fire prevention and building code council to appoint an advisory board to monitor the use of water demand calculators in new construction and substantial renovations and to monitor and keep records of cost savings resulting from the use of such water demand calculators.
Who sponsors S10505?
S10505 is sponsored by Brian Kavanagh.
What is the current status of S10505?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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