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What is NYC BC § 716.5.6?

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This section outlines the requirements for fire door frames that include transom lights and sidelights, specifying that they are allowed where a 3/4-hour fire protection rating or less is required, as well as under certain conditions for higher ratings. Applies to building owners installing fire door frames with specific glazing requirements.

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716.5.6 Fire door frames with transom lights and sidelights.

BC § 716.5.6

Door frames with transom lights, sidelights, or both, shall be permitted where a 3/4-hour fire protection rating or less is required in accordance with Table 716.5. Fire door frames with transom lights, sidelights, or both, installed with fire-resistance-rated glazing tested as an assembly in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 shall be permitted where a fire protection rating exceeding 3/4 hour is required in accordance with Table 716.5 of this code.

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