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What is NYC BC § 407.4.4.5.2?

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This section mandates that any sleeping room or care suite exceeding 1,000 square feet must have at least two exit access doors, positioned according to Section 1007. Applies to building owners of large sleeping rooms or care suites.

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407.4.4.5.2 Exit access.

BC § 407.4.4.5.2

Any sleeping room, or any care suite that contains sleeping rooms, of more than 1,000 square feet (93 m 2 ) shall have no fewer than two exit access doors from the care suite located in accordance with Section 1007.

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