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What is NYC FC § 3206.2?

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This section outlines the extent and type of fire protection required for high-piled storage areas, specifying that fire detection systems and other features must extend beyond the storage area or to a permanent partition. It applies to building owners managing facilities with high-piled storage configurations.

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3206.2 Extent and type of protection.

FC § 3206.2

Where required by FC Table 3206.2, fire detection systems, smoke and heat removal, draft curtains and sprinkler design densities shall extend the lesser of 15 feet (4572 mm) beyond the high-piled storage area or to a permanent partition. Where portions of high-piled storage areas have different fire protection requirements because of commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire protection features required by FC Table 3206.2 within this area shall be based on the most restrictive design requirements.

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