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What is NYC BC § 3305.2.8?

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This section mandates the timely installation of permanent floors in tiered buildings during the erection of structural steel members. It stipulates a maximum of eight stories or 120 feet between the working deck and the highest permanent floor. Applies to construction professionals involved in tiered building projects.

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3305.2.8 Permanent flooring and steel erection in tiered buildings.

BC § 3305.2.8

The permanent floors of such buildings or other structures shall be installed as soon as possible as the erection of structural steel members progresses. In no case shall there be more than eight stories, floors or equivalent levels or 120 feet (36 576 mm), whichever is less, between the working deck and the uppermost permanent floor. Exception: Where otherwise designed, in accordance with the approved construction documents, by the registered design professional of record.

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