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What is NYC BC § 1008.2?

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This section mandates that exits, exit discharges, and public corridors be illuminated at all times using either daylight or electric lighting fixtures. It provides exceptions for certain occupancy groups and conditions. Applies to building owners responsible for maintaining safe illumination in their properties.

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1008.2 Illumination Required.

BC § 1008.2

Exits, exit discharges, and public corridors shall be illuminated at all times by either daylight or electric lighting fixtures. Exit access components shall be illuminated by either daylight or electric lighting fixtures at all times that the space served by the exit access component is occupied. Exceptions: 1. Occupancies in Group U.

2.Aisle accessways in Group A.

3.Dwelling units and sleeping units in Groups I-1, R-1, R-2 and R-3.

4.Sleeping units of Group I occupancies.

5.Areas beyond safe dispersal area where such areas are provided, and designed in accordance with Section 1028.5, Exceptions 1 through 5. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2010/047.

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