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What is NYC BC § 1108.2.4?

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This section mandates the dispersion of wheelchair spaces in multilevel assembly seating areas, requiring spaces on the main floor and on one of every two additional levels. Exceptions exist for religious venues and smaller seating capacities. Applies to owners of assembly facilities with multilevel seating arrangements.

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1108.2.4 Dispersion of wheelchair spaces in multilevel assembly seating areas.

BC § 1108.2.4

In multilevel assembly seating areas, wheelchair spaces shall be provided on the main floor level and on one of each two additional floor or mezzanine levels. Wheelchair spaces shall be provided in each luxury box, club box and suite within assembly facilities. Exceptions: 1. In multilevel assembly seating areas utilized as place of religious worship where the second floor or mezzanine level contains 25 percent or less of the total seating capacity, wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to all be located on the main level.

2.In multilevel assembly seating areas where the second floor or mezzanine level provides 25 percent or less of the total seating capacity and 300 or fewer seats, all wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be located on the main level.

3.Wheelchair spaces in team or player seating serving areas of sport activity are not required to be dispersed.

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