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What is NYC BC § 3005.7?

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This section mandates that gear-driven machinery, gearless machinery, and motor generators in elevator machinery rooms or shafts must be supported on vibration isolator pads with a minimum thickness of 1/2 inch. Applies to building owners of multiple dwellings with such equipment.

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3005.7 Elevator machinery noise control in multiple dwellings.

BC § 3005.7

Gear-driven machinery, gearless machinery, and motor generators located in an elevator machinery room or shaft on a roof, or on a floor other than a floor on grade, shall be supported on vibration isolator pads having a minimum thickness of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).

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