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What is NYC BC § 1010.1.8?

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This section specifies the minimum space requirements between two doors in a series, mandating a distance of 48 inches plus the width of any door swinging into the space. It outlines exceptions for specific types of doors in residential occupancies. Applies to building owners managing door arrangements in R-2 and R-3 occupancy groups.

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1010.1.8 Door arrangement.

BC § 1010.1.8

Space between two doors in a series shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum plus the width of a door swinging into the space. Doors in series shall swing either in the same direction or away from the space between the doors. Exceptions: 1. The minimum distance between horizontal sliding power-operated doors in a series shall be 48 inches (1220 mm).

2.Storm and screen doors serving individual dwelling units in Groups R-2 and R-3 need not be spaced 48 inches (1220 mm) from the other door.

3.Doors within individual dwelling units in Group R-3.

4.Doors within individual dwelling units in Group R-2 that are not required to comply with Section 1107.

5.Exterior doors in vestibules in Group R-2 occupancies shall not be required to swing either in the same direction or away from the space between doors provided that the 48-inch (1220 mm) minimum space between door swings is maintained.

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