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What is NYC BC § 1004.1.1.1.1?

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This section establishes that when occupants exit through interconnected rooms or spaces, the design occupant load must reflect the combined load of these areas. The egress path capacity is determined by the total occupant loads leading to the egress point. Applies to building owners managing egress design and occupant safety.

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1004.1.1.1.1 Intervening spaces or accessory areas.

BC § 1004.1.1.1.1

Where occupants egress from one or more rooms, areas or spaces through others, the design occupant load shall be the combined occupant load of interconnected accessory or intervening spaces. Design of egress path capacity shall be based on the cumulative portion of occupant loads of all rooms, areas or spaces to that point along the path of egress travel.

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