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What is NYC BC § 3318.6?

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This section prohibits making any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except during necessary tests, inspections, and maintenance. Upon completion of such activities, the devices must be restored to their normal operating condition. Applies to all individuals responsible for maintaining safety devices in buildings.

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3318.6 Making safety devices inoperative.

BC § 3318.6

No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative except when necessary during tests, inspections and maintenance. Immediately upon completion of the tests, inspections and maintenance, such devices shall be restored to their normal operating condition in conformance with the applicable requirements of this section.

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