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What is NYC BC § 907.2.13?

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This section outlines the fire safety requirements for high-rise buildings, specifically those with floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access. It mandates automatic smoke detection and communication systems, with certain exceptions for specific occupancy types. Applies to building owners of high-rise structures.

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907.2.13 High-rise buildings.

BC § 907.2.13

In addition to the requirements of 907.2.1 through 907.2.12, buildings constructed in accordance with Section 403 and having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access shall be provided with automatic smoke detection connected to an automatic fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.1, a Fire Department communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2, and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2. Exceptions: 1. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5.

2.Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.6.

3.Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1.

4.Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance with Section 415.

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