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What is NYC BC § 1006.2.1?

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This section mandates the provision of two exits or exit access doorways from any space when the design occupant load or common path of egress travel distance exceeds specified limits. It includes exceptions for certain care suites in Group I-2 occupancies. Applies to building owners responsible for egress design and safety compliance.

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1006.2.1 Egress based on occupant load and common path of egress travel distance.

BC § 1006.2.1

Two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where the design occupant load or the common path of egress travel distance exceeds the values listed in Table 1006.2.1. Exception: Care suites in Group I-2 occupancies complying with Section 407.4. Table 1006.2.1Spaces with One Exit or Exit Access Doorway OccupancyMaximum Occupant Load of SpaceMaximum Common Path of Egress Travel Distance (feet)Without Sprinkler System (feet)With Sprinkler System (feet)Occupant LoadOL ≤ 30OL > 30OccupancyMaximum Occupant Load of SpaceMaximum Common Path of Egress Travel Distance (feet)Without Sprinkler System (feet)With Sprinkler System (feet)Occupant LoadOL ≤ 30OL > 30A c, E f, M74757575 aB7410075100 aF497575100 aH-1, H-2, H-33NPNP25 bH-4 b, H-5 b, I-1, I-3, I-410NPNP75 aI-2 dSee Section 407NPNP75 aR-120NPNP75 aR-220 gNPNP125 aS2910075 e100 aU741007575 a For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. NP = Not Permitted. a. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. See Section 903 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2. b. Group H occupancies equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5. c. For a room or space used for assembly purposes having fixed seating, see Section 1029.8. d. For the travel distance limitations in Group I-2, see Section 407.4. e. The length of common path of egress travel distance in a Group S-2 open parking garage shall be not more than 100 feet (30 480 mm). f. Day care maximum occupant load is 10. g. Rooms, areas, or spaces that are accessory to a Group R-2 occupancy may have a maximum occupant load of 49.

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