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What is NYC BC § 427.8?

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This section classifies storage rooms for laboratory chemicals as Occupancy Group S-1 if they comply with Section 427.9. If they do not meet the quantity limitations outlined in Section 427.9, they are classified as Group H occupancy. Applies to building owners managing laboratory units.

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427.8 Storage room classification.

BC § 427.8

Storage rooms for laboratory chemicals accessory to a laboratory unit shall be classified as Occupancy Group S-1 provided they comply with the provisions of Section 427.9. Storage rooms not in compliance with the provisions of Section 427.9 for laboratory chemical quantity limitations shall be classified as a Group H occupancy.

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