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What is NYC BC § 420.5?

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This section mandates that Group R and Group I-1 occupancies must be equipped with automatic sprinkler systems as specified in Sections 903.2.8 and 903.2.6, respectively. It also outlines the installation requirements for quick response or residential automatic sprinklers. Applies to building owners of specified occupancy types.

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420.5 Automatic sprinkler system.

BC § 420.5

Group R occupancies shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8. Group I-1 occupancies shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.6. Quick response or residential automatic sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with Section 903.3.2.

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