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What is NYC BC § 1031.4?

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This section mandates the posting and maintenance of signs on exit stair doors for specific buildings, including those occupied by more than 100 persons above or below street level and high-rise buildings. The Department of Buildings enforces this statute. Applies to building owners of certain occupancy types and sizes.

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1031.4 Door signs.

BC § 1031.4

For the following buildings, signs shall be posted and maintained on exit stair doors in accordance with this section: 1. Buildings or portions thereof occupied by Group B or arranged to be occupied by more than 100 persons above or below the street level or more than 500 persons in the entire building.

2.High-rise buildings subject to Section 403.

3.Buildings where any stair side door is locked pursuant to Section 1010.1.9.11. Exception: Signs shall not be required on exit stair doors opening directly to dwelling or sleeping units in occupancy Group R where permitted by Section 1016.3.

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