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What is NYC BC § 2702.2.20.2?

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This section mandates that certain equipment in Occupancy Groups B, E, and R-1 must be equipped with a standby power system. This includes ventilating systems for smoke control, stair pressurization, multiple elevators, and power for fire command centers. Applies to building owners of specified occupancy types.

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2702.2.20.2 Equipment requiring standby power system.

BC § 2702.2.20.2

With respect to such Occupancy Groups B, E and R-1, the following equipment, where such equipment is required by this code, shall be provided with a standby power system: 1. Ventilating systems used for smoke venting or control; 2. Stair pressurization; 3. At least three elevators in a building at one time with manual transfer to other elevators as required by Section 3003; and 4. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.4.6.

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