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What is NYC FC § 901.5.2?

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This section addresses the correction of non-compliant conditions in fire protection systems when the Department of Buildings permits occupancy. It establishes that any prior inspection findings of defects become enforceable violations upon occupancy authorization, requiring correction within 60 days unless an extension is granted. Applies to building owners with authorized occupancy despite installation defects.

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901.5.2 Correction of non-compliant conditions.

FC § 901.5.2

When the Department of Buildings authorizes occupancy of a building notwithstanding the existence of installation defects or other non-compliant conditions in the fire protection systems on the floors of the building in which occupancy has been authorized, any and all prior written inspection findings of such defects and other noncompliance shall, upon issuance of the occupancy authorization, constitute an enforceable violation of this code. Such violations shall be corrected within the time for correction set forth in the inspection finding, but in any event within 60 days of occupancy, unless additional time for compliance is granted by the department.

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