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Local law · Int 1387-2025

Including geothermal piping systems in the scope of plumbing work and reporting on recommendations to incorporate geothermal systems into the construction codes

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to including geothermal piping systems in the scope of plumbing work and reporting on recommendations to incorporate geothermal systems into the construction codes

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Julie Menin

Council Member, District 5 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would amend the definition of “plumbing work” in the Construction Code to include “geothermal piping,” such that anyone installing, maintaining, or repairing any plumbing components of geothermal energy systems would be required to hold a master plumber license. The bill would also define “geothermal piping” and “geothermal system” in the Construction Code. Finally, the bill would require the Commissioner of Buildings to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker, and publish on the Department of Buildings website, a report that includes recommendations to amend the Construction Codes to ensure professional safety and standardization in geothermal system installation.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Cosponsors

Shaun Abreu, Eric Dinowitz and 2 others

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Sep 10, 2025

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Sep 10, 2025

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings

    NYC Council