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What is NYC BC § 1025.2.4.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for wall-mounted perimeter demarcation lines in buildings. It specifies the placement and transition of these lines, including exceptions for exit discharge doors and steps. The statute is relevant to building owners responsible for compliance with safety regulations regarding egress paths.

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1025.2.4.2 Wall-mounted demarcation lines.

BC § 1025.2.4.2

Perimeter demarcation lines shall be placed on the wall with the bottom edge of the stripe not more than 4 inches (101.6 mm) above the finished floor. At the top or bottom of the stairs, demarcation lines shall drop vertically to the floor within 2 inches (50.8 mm) of the step or landing edge. Demarcation lines on walls shall transition vertically to the floor and then extend across the floor where a line on the floor is the only practical method of outlining the path. Where the wall line is broken by a door, demarcation lines on walls shall continue across the face of the door or transition to the floor and extend across the floor in front of such door. Wall-mounted demarcation lines shall comply with Figure S101.1(8) in Appendix S. Exceptions: 1. Demarcation lines shall not extend in front of exit discharge doors that lead out of an exit and through which occupants must travel to complete the exit path.

2.Perimeter demarcation lines are not required on the sides of steps.

3.Perimeter demarcation lines are not required where an area such as a dead end or an obstruction is selected not to be outlined because it is not part of the egress path, the demarcation lines shall not be required in such area provided that a demarcation line is continuous across the floor.

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