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What is NYC BC § 1011.12.1?

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This section mandates that in buildings classified under Occupancy Groups I-1, R-1, and R-2 that are two or more stories tall, all interior exit stairways must extend to the roof surface, with specific exceptions for certain building types. Applies to building owners of specified occupancy classifications.

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1011.12.1 Occupancy Groups I-1, R-1 and R-2.

BC § 1011.12.1

In buildings in Occupancy Groups I-1, R-1 and R-2 two stories or more in height, with roofs having a slope of 15 degrees (0.26 rad) or less, all interior exit stairways, except those terminating at the level of a setback roof, shall extend to the roof surface. Exceptions: 1. In buildings in Occupancy Groups R-1 and R-2 that are two stories in height and in Occupancy Group R-2 that are three stories in height with not more than one dwelling unit per story, access to the roof shall be permitted to be a noncombustible roof hatch or trap door not less than 21 inches (533.4 mm) in width and 28 inches (711.2 mm) in length. Such hatches shall be located within the interior exit stairway enclosure and be provided with a stationary, noncombustible access ladder or alternating tread device.

2.In buildings in Occupancy Group R-2 complying with Item 6 of Section 1006.3.2, roof access shall be governed by Item 6.6 of such section. (Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.

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