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What is NYC MC § 1105.10?

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This section mandates the installation of clearly identified break-glass switches for controlling compressors and ventilation fans in machinery rooms. The switches must be placed outside each entrance to the machinery room, or immediately inside if impractical, ensuring accessibility at all times. Applies to building owners with machinery rooms.

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MC § 1105.10

A clearly identified switch of the break-glass type shall provide off-only control of the compressors in the machinery room. A second clearly identified switch of the break-glass type shall provide on-only control of the machinery room ventilation fans. Such switches shall be located outside each entrance to the machinery room and as close to the entrance as practicable, except that when an outside location is impracticable, such switches may be located immediately inside the machinery room provided such location is accessible at all times.

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