Where, online, can i find a copy of New York State Building Code?

Answer 1

Try this site. I'm not sure the entire Building Code is there, but it's probably your best bet on-line.

http://www.dos.state.ny.us/CODE/ls-codes.html

Answer 2

If they are in a public hallway or foyer area the lights must remain on at all times that is why they fine you if you tamper with them it is a safety hazard when the lights are off most public walk ways or stairwells that are in side the building must a min of 10ftcandles of lighting to the walking surface