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What is NYC BC § 708.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for various wall assemblies, including separation walls for specific building groups, walls separating tenant spaces in mall buildings, corridor walls, and egress balconies. The Department of Buildings enforces these regulations. Applies to building owners of Group I-1, R-1, R-2, and R-3 properties.

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708.1 General.

BC § 708.1

The following wall assemblies shall comply with this section.

1.Separation walls as required by Section 420.2 for Groups I-1, R-1, R-2 and R-3.

2.Walls separating tenant spaces in covered and open mall buildings as required by Section 402.4.2.1.

3.Corridor walls as required by Section 1020.1.

4.Egress balconies as required by Section 1021.2.

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