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What is NYC BC § 507.6?

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This section outlines the area limitations for Group A buildings of specific construction types when equipped with an automatic sprinkler system. It details criteria for one-story Group A-3 buildings used for various assembly purposes, including location and accessibility requirements. Applies to building owners of Group A buildings with specific features.

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507.6 Group A buildings.

BC § 507.6

The area of a Group A-1, A-2, A-3, or A-4 building of Type IIA, IIIA or IV construction shall not be limited where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The area of a one-story, Group A-3 building used as a house of worship, community hall, dance hall, exhibition hall, gymnasium, lecture hall, indoor swimming pool or tennis court of Type IIB construction shall not be limited when all of the following criteria are met: 1. The building shall not have a stage other than a platform.

2.The building shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

3.The assembly floor shall be located at or within 21 inches (533 mm) of street or grade level and all exits are provided with ramps complying with Section 1012.1 to the street or grade level.

4.The building shall be surrounded and adjoined on all sides by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet (18 288 mm) in width.

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