NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-507.4.5.3 — Authorization requirements within 2 years.

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What is NYC AC § 28-507.4.5.3?

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This section outlines the requirement for building owners to submit documentation within two years of authorization, confirming that eligible basement or cellar residences are equipped with an automatic sprinkler system as specified in the building code. Applies to building owners with eligible basement or cellar residences.

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§ 28-507.4.5.3 Authorization requirements within 2 years.

AC § 28-507.4.5.3

Not later than 2 years following the date such authorization is issued, the owner must submit documentation in a form and manner determined by the department establishing that such eligible basement or cellar residence has an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section U103.6.1 of appendix U of the New York city building code and section 28-507.9, provided, however, that notwithstanding any provision of this article or the multiple dwelling law, in no case shall the addition of an eligible basement or cellar residence require the installation of an automatic sprinkler outside of the eligible basement or cellar residence, or outside of the means of egress from such residence. (L.L. 2024/126, 12/18/2024, eff. 6/16/2025)

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