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What is NYC BC § 1109.6?

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This section mandates that saunas and steam rooms be accessible according to specific standards outlined in ICC A117.1. It allows for exceptions in clustered locations, requiring at least 5 percent of the saunas and steam rooms, or one of each type, to be accessible. Applies to building owners providing such facilities.

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1109.6 Saunas and steam rooms.

BC § 1109.6

Where provided, saunas and steam rooms shall be accessible. Such saunas and steam rooms shall comply with Section 612 of ICC A117.1. Exception: Where saunas or steam rooms are clustered at a single location, at least 5 percent of the saunas and steam rooms, but not less than one, of each type in each cluster shall be accessible.

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