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What is NYC BC § 907.3.5?

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This section mandates that all hold-open devices used in automatic-closing doors must be electrically supervised to ensure the integrity of wiring connections with the fire alarm and smoke detection systems. Applies to building owners utilizing automatic-closing doors with hold-open devices.

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907.3.5 Monitoring of hold-open devices and closers.

BC § 907.3.5

All hold-open devices used in automatic-closing doors pursuant to the exception to Section 713.7 shall be electrically supervised to monitor the integrity of the wiring connections among the fire alarm system, the smoke detection system, and the hold-open devices. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2014/017.

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