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What is NYC BC § 3003.3.2.2?

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This section mandates that when a floor is served by more than three elevator cars, at least three cars with a combined load capacity of no less than 6,000 pounds must be reserved for the Fire Department's exclusive use. Applies to building owners with multiple elevator systems servicing a floor.

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3003.3.2.2 More than three elevators.

BC § 3003.3.2.2

Where a floor is serviced by more than three elevator cars, at least three elevator cars with a total rated load capacity of not less than 6,000 pounds (2722 kg) shall be kept available for sole use by the Fire Department. Such cars shall include not more than two cars that service all floors and at least one other car in another bank servicing that floor. If the total load capacity of all cars servicing the floor is less than 6,000 pounds (2722 kg), all such cars shall be kept available for sole use by the Fire Department.

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