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What is NYC BC § 1010.1.9.10?

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This section outlines the requirements for locking arrangements in correctional facilities. It permits doors in means of egress to be locked if equipped with egress control devices that unlock manually and by specific activation methods, including automatic sprinkler systems and manual fire alarms. Applies to correctional facility operators and building owners in relevant occupancy groups.

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1010.1.9.10 Locking arrangements in correctional facilities.

BC § 1010.1.9.10

In occupancies in Groups A-2, A-3, A-4, B, E, F, I-2, I-3, M and S within correctional and detention facilities, doors in means of egress serving rooms or spaces occupied by persons whose movements are controlled for security reasons shall be permitted to be locked where equipped with egress control devices that shall unlock manually and by not less than one of the following means: 1. Activation of an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

2.Activation of an approved manual fire alarm box.

3.A signal from a constantly attended location.

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