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What is NYC BC § 716.3.2?

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This section specifies the identification requirements for fire-protection-rated glazing, stating that the label must include 'OH - XXX' to indicate compliance with fire protection and hose-stream requirements. The placeholder 'XXX' denotes the fire-rating period in minutes. Applies to building owners using fire-protection-rated glazing in fire window openings.

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716.3.2 Fire-protection-rated glazing identification.

BC § 716.3.2

For fire-protection-rated glazing, the label shall bear the following identification required in Tables 716.3 and 716.6: "OH - XXX." "OH" indicates that the glazing meets both the fire protection and the hose-stream requirements of NFPA 257 or UL 9 and is permitted to be used in fire window openings. The placeholder "XXX" represents the fire-rating period, in minutes.

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