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What is NYC BC § 909.20.2?

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This section outlines the construction requirements for smoke proof enclosures, mandating a minimum of 2-hour fire barriers between the enclosure and the rest of the building. It specifies that only required means of egress doors are allowed as openings and details the separation of vestibules from stairways or ramps. Applies to building owners involved in construction and renovation projects.

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909.20.2 Construction.

BC § 909.20.2

The smoke proof enclosure shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. Openings are not permitted other than the required means of egress doors. The vestibule shall be separated from the stairway or ramp by not less than a 2-hour fire-resistance-rated fire barrier. The open exterior balcony shall be constructed in accordance with the fire-resistance-rating requirements for floor construction.

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