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What is NYC BC § 3002.4.3.3?

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This section mandates that a passenger elevator is required to serve individual dwelling units where the maximum rise exceeds 75 feet. The elevator must comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and specific sections of the building code, regardless of whether it serves an accessible route. Applies to building owners of high-rise residential properties.

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3002.4.3.3 Maximum rise of more than 75 feet (22 860 mm).

BC § 3002.4.3.3

A passenger elevator shall be required to serve within an individual dwelling unit where the maximum rise is over 75 feet (22 860 mm). Such elevator shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, and Sections 3001.3 and 3002.4.2 of this code even if it does not serve on an accessible route within the dwelling unit.

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