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What is NYC BC § 716.3.1?

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This section outlines the identification requirements for fire-rated glazing, specifying the labels that must be used to indicate compliance with fire protection, hose stream, and temperature requirements as per NFPA 252. Applies to manufacturers and suppliers of fire-rated glazing products.

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716.3.1 Fire-rated glazing identification.

BC § 716.3.1

For fire-rated glazing, the label shall bear the identification required in Tables 716.3 and 716.5. "D" indicates that the glazing is permitted to be used in fire door assemblies and that the glazing meets the fire protection requirements of NFPA 252. "H" shall indicate that the glazing meets the hose stream requirements of NFPA 252. "T" shall indicate that the glazing meets the temperature requirements of Section 716.5.5.1. The placeholder "XXX" represents the fire-rating period, in minutes.

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