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What is NYC BC § 1031.4.2?

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This section mandates the posting and maintenance of signs at all stair doors on every floor, indicating reentry status. The signs must clearly state whether reentry is allowed or not, and provide additional information if reentry is only available during fire emergencies. Applies to building owners responsible for stairwell signage.

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1031.4.2 Stair side.

BC § 1031.4.2

On the stair side, signs shall be posted and maintained at all stair doors at every floor. Such signs shall be either: 1. Reentry. Where reentry is provided, a sign shall read, "REENTRY ON THIS FLOOR." 2. No reentry. Where reentry is not provided on that floor, the sign shall read: 2.1. "NO REENTRY"; where reentry is not provided on any floor; 2.2. "NO REENTRY, NEAREST REENTRY ON THE _____ AND _____ FLOORS"; where reentry is provided on other floors; and 2.3. "NO REENTRY. REENTRY IS PROVIDED ONLY DURING FIRE EMERGENCIES. NEAREST TELEPHONE ON THE _____ AND _____ FLOORS"; where stair side doors are locked in accordance with Section 403.5.3.

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