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What is NYC BC § 415.11.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for corridors in relation to fabrication areas, specifying separation standards and restrictions on transporting hazardous production materials (HPM). It mandates emergency alarm systems and fire protection measures for pass-throughs. Applies to building owners managing corridors adjacent to fabrication areas.

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415.11.2 Corridors.

BC § 415.11.2

Corridors shall comply with Chapter 10 and shall be separated from fabrication areas as specified in Section 415.11.1.2. Corridors shall not contain HPM and shall not be used for transporting such materials except through closed piping systems as provided in Section 415.11.6. Exception: Where existing fabrication areas are altered or modified, HPM is allowed to be transported in existing corridors, subject to the following conditions: 1. Nonproduction HPM is allowed to be transported in corridors if utilized for maintenance, lab work and testing.

2.Corridors. Corridors adjacent to the fabrication area where the alteration work is to be done shall comply with Section 1020 for a length determined as follows: 2.1. The length of the common wall of the corridor and the fabrication area; and 2.2. For the distance along the corridor to the point of entry of HPM into the corridor serving that fabrication area.

3.Emergency alarm system. There shall be an emergency telephone system, a local manual alarm station or other approved alarm-initiating device within corridors at not more than 150-foot (45 720 mm) intervals and at each exit and doorway. The signal shall be relayed to an approved central, proprietary or remote station service or the emergency control station and shall also initiate a local audible alarm.

4.Pass-throughs. Self-closing doors having a fire-protection rating of not less than 1 hour shall separate pass-throughs from existing corridors. Pass-throughs shall be constructed as required for the corridors, and protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.

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