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What is NYC BC § 412.4.4?

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This section outlines the requirements for the placement of heating equipment within buildings, specifying that such equipment must be located in a room separated by 2-hour fire barriers or horizontal assemblies. It also details exceptions for certain types of heating equipment based on their height and location. Applies to building owners managing heating systems in compliance with fire safety regulations.

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412.4.4 Heating equipment.

BC § 412.4.4

Heating equipment shall be placed in another room separated by 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. Entrance shall be from the outside or by means of a vestibule providing a two-doorway separation. Exceptions: 1. Unit heaters and vented infrared radiant heating equipment suspended not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) above the upper surface of wings or engine enclosures of the highest aircraft that are permitted to be housed in the hangar need not be located in a separate room provided they are mounted not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) above the floor in shops, offices and other sections of the hangar communicating with storage or service areas.

2.Entrance to the separated room shall be permitted by a single interior door provided the sources of ignition in the appliances are not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor.

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