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What is NYC BC § 1029.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for main exits in buildings used for assembly purposes with an occupant load greater than 300. The main exit must accommodate at least half of the occupant load and comply with specific location and capacity guidelines. Applies to building owners of assembly spaces with large occupant loads.

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1029.2 Assembly with occupant load greater than 300.

BC § 1029.2

A building, room or space used for assembly purposes that has an occupant load of greater than 300 and is provided with a main exit, that main exit shall be of sufficient capacity to accommodate not less than one-half of the occupant load, but such capacity shall be not less than the total required capacity of all means of egress leading to the exit. Where the main use or dominant occupancy of the building is classified as a Group A occupancy, the main exit shall front on not less than one street or an unoccupied space of not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width that adjoins a street or public way. Other additional exits shall provide an egress capacity for at least one-half of the total occupant load served by that level and comply with Section 1007.1. Exception: In a building, room or space used for assembly purposes where there is not a well-defined main exit or where multiple main exits are provided, exits shall be permitted to be distributed around the perimeter of the building provided that the total capacity of egress is not less than 100 percent of the required capacity.

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