All posts by Rafi Uddin

2025 NYC Electrical Code

The NYC updated electrical code is finally arriving. Under LL128 of 2024, the 2025 NYC Electrical Code takes effect December 21, 2025. There is an option to follow the new code prior to that, depending on the project type. The date will follow the primary filing date. Here …Read More

CODE UPDATE: Revised ARCS Requirements

In October, the FDNY released a new bulletin (2022-01) regarding ARCS requirements in NYC. Generally, ARCS is required in all high-rise buildings or buildings with a total gross area exceeding 250,000 square feet (23,225.8 m2). A high-rise is defined as a building with an occupied floor located …Read More

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ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communication System)

EP Engineering is here to assist in designing the necessary ARCS for any high-rise building. Auxiliary Radio Communication System (ARCS) is required in all newly constructed NYC high-rise buildings (i.e. buildings with an occupied floor located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of FDNY vehicle …Read More