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What is NYC FC § 316.3?

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This section prohibits the installation of devices intended to disable, injure, maim, or kill intruders, specifically targeting the safety of firefighters and emergency responders. It bans the use of firearms, sharp objects, explosives, and other hazardous materials that could harm responders during emergencies. Applies to all property owners and operators.

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FC § 316.3

Installations designed to disable, injure, maim or kill intruders are prohibited. No person shall install or use firearms, sharp or pointed objects, razor wire, explosives, flammable or combustible liquid containers, or dispensers containing highly toxic, toxic, irritant, piercing sounds or other hazardous materials in a manner which may passively or actively disable, injure, maim or kill a firefighter or other emergency responder who enters a building or premises, forcibly or otherwise, for the purpose of controlling or extinguishing a fire, rescuing trapped occupants or rendering other emergency assistance.

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