507.4 Sprinklered, one-story buildings.
BC § 507.4
The area of a Group A-4 building no more than one story in height above grade plane of other than Type V construction, or the area of a Group B, F, M or S building no more than one story in height of any construction type, shall not be limited where the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and is surrounded and adjoined on all sides by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet (18 288 mm) in width. Exceptions: 1. In Group F-2 and S-2 occupancies, one-story rack storage facilities of Type II construction that are not accessible to the public shall not be limited in height provided that such buildings conform to the requirements of the New York City Fire Code, and Sections 507.4 and 903.3.1.1 of this code.
2.The automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in areas occupied for indoor participant sports, such as tennis, skating, swimming and equestrian activities, in occupancies in Group A-4, provided that both of the following criteria are met: 2.1. Exit doors directly to the outside are provided for occupants of the participant sports areas. 2.2. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system with manual fire alarm boxes installed in accordance with Section 907. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/026.
