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What is NYC FC § 5704.3.2.3?

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This section regulates the number of storage cabinets permitted in a single fire area, limiting them to three, with exceptions for Group F occupancies allowing additional cabinets if separated by at least 100 feet. Applies to building owners managing storage in fire areas.

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5704.3.2.3 Number of storage cabinets.

FC § 5704.3.2.3

Not more than three storage cabinets shall be located in a single fire area, except that in a Group F occupancy, additional cabinets are allowed to be located in the same fire area if the additional cabinets (or groups of up to three cabinets) are separated from other cabinets or groups of cabinets by at least 100 feet (30 480 mm).

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