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What is NYC BC § 1010.1.2.2?

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This section mandates that doors must swing in the direction of egress travel for specific occupancy types and conditions, including Group F or H occupancies, spaces with an occupant load of 75 or more, and areas requiring multiple exits. The exception applies to certain exterior street floor exit doors. Applies to building owners of affected properties.

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1010.1.2.2 Direction of swing.

BC § 1010.1.2.2

Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving: 1. Group F or H occupancies.

2.Rooms or spaces with an occupant load of 75 or more persons.

3.Rooms or spaces requiring more than one exit door.

4.Automatic teller machines in accordance with Section 10-160 of the Administrative Code. Exception: Doors need not swing in the direction of egress travel for exterior street floor exit doors from lobbies serving only Group R-2 or R-3 occupancies.

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