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What is NYC BC § 3303.7.1.1?

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This section mandates the provision of permanent or temporary fire hydrants for large footprint buildings during construction. Specifically, buildings with a footprint of 100,000 square feet or more must have hydrants within specified distances from the main entrance and perimeter. Applies to building owners of large construction projects.

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3303.7.1.1 Large footprint construction.

BC § 3303.7.1.1

For a building that has a footprint of 100,000 square feet (30 480 m 2 ) or more, regardless of the height of the building, and the building is substantially enclosed, permanent or temporary fire hydrants available for fire department use shall be provided during the course of construction: 1. Within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of the main entrance; and 2. Along the perimeter of the building, with the hydrants located so that there is at least one hydrant along every 250 feet (76 200 mm) of building perimeter, and with no hydrant more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the exterior wall.

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