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What is NYC BC § 1705.14.7?

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This section mandates that existing sprayed fire-resistant materials in office spaces and Occupancy Group B areas be subject to special inspection during alterations. The special inspector must visually inspect and report the condition of these materials to the registered design professional. Applies to building owners making alterations in relevant spaces.

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1705.14.7 Inspection of existing sprayed fire-resistant materials during alterations in office spaces and spaces classified in Occupancy Group B.

BC § 1705.14.7

In office spaces and spaces classified in Occupancy Group B, where an alteration exposes any required sprayed fire-resistant materials on structural members or where, pursuant to an alteration, persons are required to enter or access areas in which such sprayed fire-resistant materials are capable of being observed, the existing required sprayed fire-resistant materials shall be subject to special inspection. Such inspection shall require the special inspector to perform a visual inspection and report the existing sprayed fire-resistant materials and conditions to the registered design professional.

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