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What is NYC BC § 1008.3.3?

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This section mandates that an emergency electrical system automatically illuminates specific areas during a power supply failure, including electrical equipment rooms, fire command centers, fire pump rooms, generator rooms, and public restrooms exceeding 300 square feet. Applies to building owners responsible for these facilities.

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1008.3.3 Specific rooms and spaces.

BC § 1008.3.3

In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas: 1. Electrical equipment rooms containing electrical point of entry or building service disconnect.

2.Fire command centers.

3.Fire pump rooms.

4.Generator rooms.

5.Public restrooms with an area greater than 300 square feet (27.8 m 2 ).

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