2006 New York Code - Wind Loads And Earthquake Loads

 
    §  27-569  Wind  loads  and  earthquake  loads.  (a)  Wind  loads. The
  structural frame and exterior components of all buildings, signs, tanks,
  and  other  exposed  constructions  shall  be  designed  to  resist  the
  pressures  due  to wind as prescribed in reference standard RS 9-5. Wind
  shall be assumed to act from any direction. For continuous framing,  the
  effects of partial loading conditions shall be considered.
    (b)  Earthquake  loads.  Every building, structure and portion thereof
  shall, at a minimum, be designed and constructed to resist  the  effects
  of seismic ground motions as prescribed in reference standard RS 9-6.