New York City Cool Roof Ordinance

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March 29, 2011

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An ordinance in force as of January 2012 that requires cool roofs on new and replacement low-sloped roofs.  Roofs must have a minimum initial reflectance of 0.7 and initial thermal emittance of 0.75 or an SRI of 78.  A number of specific roof conditions are included, which makes this a good model for other cities to build from.

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  • City of New York

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