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What is NYC BC § 1010.1.2.1?

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This section specifies that egress doors must be pivoted or side-hinged swinging types, with several exceptions for specific occupancy types and conditions. These exceptions include private garages, certain healthcare facilities, and specific door types in low-occupancy areas. Applies to building owners responsible for egress design and safety compliance.

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BC § 1010.1.2.1

Egress doors shall be of the pivoted or side-hinged swinging type. Exceptions: 1. Private garages, office areas, factory and storage areas with an occupant load of 10 or less.

2.Group I-3 occupancies used as a place of detention.

3.Critical or intensive care patient rooms within suites of health care facilities.

4.Doors within or serving a single dwelling unit in Groups R-2 and R-3.

5.In other than Group H occupancies, revolving doors complying with Section 1010.1.4.1.

6.In other than Group H occupancies, special purpose horizontal sliding, accordion or folding door assemblies complying with Section 1010.1.4.3.

7.Power-operated doors in accordance with Section 1010.1.4.2.

8.Doors serving a bathroom within an individual sleeping unit in Group R-1.

9.In other than Group H occupancies, manually operated horizontal sliding doors are permitted in a means of egress from spaces with an occupant load of 10 or less.

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