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What is NYC FC § 401.2.2?

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This section mandates the posting of a durable sign in the lobby of certain building types, detailing how to report a fire or emergency. The sign must include specific location information or the instruction to dial '911'. Applies to owners of Group A, B, E, F, I, M, and R-1 buildings.

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401.2.2 Signage.

FC § 401.2.2

A durable, legible sign setting forth the following information for reporting a fire or other emergency (including the text to be inserted based on the building's location) shall be posted in a conspicuous location in the lobby of the main front entrance of a Group A, B, E, F, I, M and R-1 building: Fire alarm box at __________________ and ____________________ (Name of street) (Name of street) or To report a fire or other emergency by telephone dial "911." Such sign may include, in buildings or occupancies with a designated telephone number for reporting of emergencies occurring in or affecting the building or occupancy, such telephone number, provided that such signage states that the fire and emergency first be reported to "911." Exception: Buildings exempt from such sign requirement as set forth in the rules.

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