1006.2.2.2 Refrigeration machinery rooms.
BC § 1006.2.2.2
Machinery rooms larger than 1,000 square feet (92.9 m 2 ) with refrigeration units or systems having a refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100 kg) of Group A1 refrigerant, or more than 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of any other group refrigerant, as classified in Section 1103.1 of the New York City Mechanical Code, shall have not less than two exits or exit access doors. Where two exit access doorways are required, one such doorway is permitted to be served by a fixed ladder or an alternating tread device. Exit access doorways shall be separated by a horizontal distance equal to one-half the maximum horizontal dimension of the room. All portions of machinery rooms shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of an exit or exit access doorway. An increase in exit access travel distance is permitted in accordance with Section 1017.1. Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel and shall be equipped with panic hardware, regardless of the occupant load served. Doors shall be tight fitting and self-closing.
