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What is NYC BC § 716.5.2?

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This section outlines the testing requirements for various types of fire door assemblies, including swinging elevator doors and fire shutter assemblies. The testing must comply with NFPA 252 or UL 10B standards, ensuring that the pressure in the furnace is maintained close to atmospheric pressure throughout the test. Applies to building owners responsible for fire safety compliance.

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716.5.2 Other types of assemblies.

BC § 716.5.2

Fire door assemblies with other types of doors, including swinging elevator doors, horizontal sliding fire door assemblies, and fire shutter assemblies, bottom and side-hinged chute intake doors, and top-hinged chute discharge doors, shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 252 or UL 10B. The pressure in the furnace shall be maintained as nearly equal to the atmospheric pressure as possible. Once established, the pressure shall be maintained during the entire test period.

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