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What is NYC BC § 3001.2?

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This section outlines the required standards for the design, construction, installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of elevators and conveying systems in New York City. Compliance with specific ASME and ANSI standards, as modified by local appendices, is mandated. Applies to building owners and operators of elevators and conveying systems.

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3001.2 Referenced standards.

BC § 3001.2

Except as otherwise provided for in this code, the design, construction, installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of elevators and conveying systems and their components shall conform to ASME A17.1/CSA B44 as modified by Appendix K, Chapter K1, ASME A17.2, ASME A17.3 as modified by Appendix K, Chapter K3, ASME A17.5, ASME A17.6, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, ASME A18.1, ASME A90.1, ASME B20.1 as modified by Appendix K, Chapter K2, ANSI A10.4, ANSI E1.46, BSR 1.42, ANSI/ICC A117.1, and ASCE 24 for construction in flood hazard areas established in Appendix G. Where this code makes reference to the nationally recognized standards ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.3, and ASME B20.1, such standard(s) shall be as modified for New York City in accordance with Appendix K of this code.

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