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What is NYC BC § 424.4?

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This section mandates that children's play structures maintain a horizontal separation of at least 5 feet from building walls and elements of means of egress, and at least 20 feet from other play structures. The Department of Buildings enforces these requirements. Applies to owners of properties with children's play areas.

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424.4 Separation.

BC § 424.4

Children's play structures shall have a horizontal separation from building walls, partitions and from elements of the means of egress of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm). Children's playground structures shall have a horizontal separation from other children's play structures of not less than 20 feet (6090 mm).

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