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What is NYC BC § 3007.3?

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This section mandates the implementation of approved methods to prevent water infiltration into hoistway enclosures from automatic sprinkler systems under specific conditions related to elevator lobbies and corridors. Applies to building owners responsible for elevator installations and fire safety measures.

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3007.3 Water protection.

BC § 3007.3

An approved method to prevent water from infiltrating into the hoistway enclosure from the operation of the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided: 1. Where an elevator lobby is provided in accordance with Section 3007.6, with respect to the automatic sprinkler system outside of the enclosed elevator lobby.

2.Where a corridor is provided in accordance with Section 3007.6, Exception 2, with respect to the automatic sprinkler system outside of the corridor and with respect to the automatic sprinklers inside the corridor that are beyond 10 feet of the entrance to the hoistway enclosure of the fire service access elevator.

3.Where neither an enclosed elevator lobby nor a corridor is provided in accordance with Section 3007.6, Exception 3, with respect to the automatic sprinklers that are located beyond 10 feet of the entrance to the hoistway enclosure of the fire service access elevator.

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