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What is NYC BC § 1025.1?

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This section mandates the installation of approved luminous egress path markings in high-rise buildings with occupied floors above 75 feet, as specified in Section 403.5. Exceptions include certain lobbies, open parking garages, and egress paths for Group R-2. Applies to building owners of high-rise structures.

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1025.1 General.

BC § 1025.1

Approved luminous egress path markings delineating the exit path shall be provided in all high-rise buildings subject to Section 403.5 having occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access in accordance with Sections 1025.1 through 1025.9. Exceptions: 1. Luminous egress path markings shall not be required on the level of exit discharge in lobbies that serve as part of the exit path in accordance with Section 1028.1, Exception 1.

2.In open parking garages, luminous egress path markings shall not be required in open exit stairways serving only the open parking garage, and areas of open parking garages that serve such part of the exit path.

3.Luminous egress path markings shall not be required on egress paths serving Group R-2.

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