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What is NYC FC § 503.2.3.4?

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This section allows the commissioner to mandate increases in roadway width or vertical clearance for fire apparatus roads if existing conditions are deemed inadequate for firefighting or emergency response operations. Applies to building owners whose properties are served by such roadways.

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503.2.3.4 Special conditions.

FC § 503.2.3.4

Where the commissioner determines that the nature and location of the building served by the fire apparatus road or other site conditions render such roadway width or vertical clearance inadequate for firefighting or other emergency response operations, the commissioner may require that the roadway width or vertical clearance be increased.

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