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What is NYC PC § 1106.4?

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This section outlines the requirements for sizing roof drains and storm drainage piping by including a portion of the area of vertical walls that direct rainwater to the roof. Exceptions apply for certain conditions regarding secondary roof drainage and walls facing public rights-of-way. Applies to building owners involved in stormwater management.

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1106.4 Vertical walls.

PC § 1106.4

In sizing roof drains and storm drainage piping, one-fourth of the area of any vertical wall that diverts rainwater to the roof or the setback roof of a building shall be added to the projected roof area for inclusion in calculating the required size of vertical conductors, leaders and horizontal storm drainage piping. Exceptions: 1. Where vertical conductors or leaders and downstream piping has been sized for secondary roof drainage in accordance with Section 1108, the contribution from vertical walls need not be added to the projected roof area.

2.Section 1106.4 shall not be applicable to vertical walls fronting a public right-of-way.

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