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What is NYC BC § 415.6.1?

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This section establishes the minimum fire separation distance for buildings containing Group H occupancies, as specified in related subsections. The distances are measured from the walls enclosing the occupancy to lot lines, including public ways, and do not apply to certain explosive materials under the New York City Fire Code. Applies to building owners with Group H occupancies.

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415.6.1 Group H occupancy minimum fire separation distance.

BC § 415.6.1

Regardless of any other provisions, buildings containing Group H occupancies shall be set back to the minimum fire separation distance as set forth in Sections 415.6.1.1 through 415.6.1.4. Distances shall be measured from the walls enclosing the occupancy to lot lines, including those on a public way. Distances to assumed lot lines established for the purpose of determining exterior wall and opening protection are not to be used to establish the minimum fire separation distance for buildings on sites where explosives are manufactured or used when separation is provided in accordance with the quantity distance tables specified for explosive materials in the New York City Fire Code.

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