3303.16 Worker sheds, contractor sheds, contractor offices, and similar structures.
BC § 3303.16
Worker sheds, contractor sheds, contractor offices, and similar structures shall: 1. Be provided with a hardwire or battery powered smoke detector that meets the requirements of this code and the New York City Fire Code; 2. Be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system or a non-water automatic fire-extinguishing system, including a dry-chemical extinguishing system, that meets the requirements of this code and the New York City Fire Code, when the shed or office is installed or predominantly used to facilitate work at a building that requires an automatic sprinkler system; 3. Meet the door width, travel distances, and occupancy load requirements of Chapter 10 of the building code; and 4. Be constructed to comply with either 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3: 4.1. Meet the requirements of this code for Types I or II fire-resistance-rated construction where: 4.1.1. Located within a building or structure; or 4.1.2. Located 30 feet (9144 mm) or less from another building or structure within the fire district. 4.2. Meet the requirements of this code for Type III fire-resistance-rated construction where: 4.2.1. Located outside of a building or structure; and 4.2.2. Located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) from another building or structure within the fire district. 4.3. Meet the requirements of this code for Type III fire-resistance-rated construction where: 4.3.1. Located outside of a building or structure; and 4.3.2. Located outside of the fire district.
