New York City has more than 6,000 buildings exceeding 100 feet in height, second only to Hong Kong for its quantity of high-rise buildings. High-Rise Buildings 1 discusses the New York City requirements implemented through the New York City Building Code of 2014 to ensure the life safety of millions of occupants residing or working in these buildings. Participants will learn to determine the applicability of code requirements based on building height and occupancy. They will also understand the unique criteria for building construction and fire protection systems in a high-rise.