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What is NYC BC § 915.1.2?

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This section mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in buildings equipped with a fire alarm system that contain specific occupancy groups. The detectors must have built-in sounder bases and transmit alarm signals to a supervising station. Applies to building owners of Group A-1, A-2, A-3, B, or M occupancies.

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915.1.2 Buildings that are equipped with a fire alarm system and that contain Group A-1, A-2, A-3, Group B or Group M occupancies.

BC § 915.1.2

Listed carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in buildings that are equipped with a fire alarm system and that contain Group A-1, A-2 or A-3, Group B or Group M occupancies. Such carbon monoxide detectors installed pursuant to this section shall have built-in sounder bases, shall transmit a carbon monoxide alarm signal to a central supervising station and shall be permitted to initiate an audible and visual supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. The department shall adopt rules and/or reference standards governing the installation and location of carbon monoxide detectors provided such detectors shall be required within rooms containing carbon monoxide-producing equipment and addressing the installation of such detectors or any alternative means of compliance in existing buildings.

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