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What is NYC BC § 427.6.1?

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This section mandates that laboratory units must have an automatic sprinkler system according to specified standards. Additionally, if the total floor area of all laboratory units in a building exceeds 20,000 square feet, the entire building must also be equipped with a sprinkler system. Applies to building owners of larger laboratory facilities.

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427.6.1 Sprinkler system.

BC § 427.6.1

Laboratory units shall be provided throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The entire building shall be provided throughout with an automatic sprinkler system when the aggregate floor area of all laboratory units within any building exceeds 20,000 square feet (1858 m 2 ).

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