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What is NYC BC § 408.8?

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This section mandates the separation of sleeping areas and contiguous common spaces from other areas in residential housing. The specific requirements are detailed in Sections 408.8.1 through 408.8.4. Applies to building owners of residential facilities.

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408.8 Subdivision of resident housing areas.

BC § 408.8

Sleeping areas and any contiguous day room, group activity space or other common spaces where residents are housed shall be separated from other spaces in accordance with Sections 408.8.1 through 408.8.4.

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