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What is NYC BC § 410.5.2?

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This section mandates that dressing rooms, scene docks, property rooms, workshops, storerooms, and compartments associated with the stage must be separated by fire barriers or horizontal assemblies that provide at least 1-hour fire resistance. Applies to building owners operating theaters or performance venues.

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410.5.2 Separation from each other.

BC § 410.5.2

Dressing rooms, scene docks, property rooms, workshops, storerooms and compartments appurtenant to the stage shall be separated from each other by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both.

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