I want to gut my basement and finish it. Where can I find a list of rules and regulations regarding basement construction so I don't violate any building codes. I live in New York City in a one family house. Thanks for any help.
WMorg555

Department of Buildings (http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/model/construction_code.shtml)


This may help, but you're going to want to consult a building inspector as well, I believe.

What are you going to do down there? Bedrooms would require a window and means of escape. If you turning it into a rec room there is not much to worry about. Will you apply for a permit?