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What is NYC FC § 414.3.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for a fire and emergency preparedness plan for certain buildings and occupancies, specifically Group M occupancies exceeding 30,000 square feet with more than twenty-five employees during business hours. Applies to building owners of large retail spaces and covered malls.

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414.3.1 Fire and emergency preparedness plan (Level 2).

FC § 414.3.1

A fire and emergency preparedness plan in accordance with FC 401.5 shall be prepared for the following buildings and occupancies (other than buildings and occupancies subject to FC 414.2): 1. a Group M occupancy of more than 30,000 square feet (2787 m2), in which more than twenty-five persons are employed during regular business hours.

2.a building with one or more Group M occupancies with an aggregate area of more than 30,000 square feet (2787 m2) in which more than twenty-five persons are employed during regular business hours.

3.a covered mall of more than 30,000 square feet (2787 m2).

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