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What is NYC BC § 410.5.1?

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This section mandates that stages in buildings be separated from adjacent areas such as dressing rooms and storerooms by fire barriers or horizontal assemblies. The required fire-resistance rating is at least 2 hours for stages over 50 feet and 1 hour for those at or below that height. Applies to building owners of theaters and performance venues.

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410.5.1 Separation from stage.

BC § 410.5.1

The stage shall be separated from dressing rooms, scene docks, property rooms, workshops, storerooms and compartments appurtenant to the stage and other parts of the building by fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. The fire-resistance rating shall be not less than 2 hours for stage heights greater than 50 feet (15 240 mm) and not less than 1 hour for stage heights of 50 feet (15 240 mm) or less.

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