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What is NYC BC § 426.1.1?

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This section outlines the construction type and height exceptions for buildings, specifying that Type I or II constructions have no height limitations for grain elevators, while Type IV constructions have a maximum height of 65 feet, which can be increased to 85 feet in isolated areas. Applies to building owners planning construction projects.

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426.1.1 Type of construction and height exceptions.

BC § 426.1.1

Buildings shall be constructed in compliance with the height, number of stories and area limitations specified in Sections 504 and 506; except that where erected of Type I or II construction, the heights and areas of grain elevators and similar structures shall be unlimited, and where of Type IV construction, the maximum building height shall be 65 feet (19 812 mm) and except further that, in isolated areas, the maximum building height of Type IV structures shall be increased to 85 feet (25 908 mm).

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