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What is NYC AC § 27-111?

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This section allows for the continuation of lawful occupancy and use of buildings and service equipment that existed on the effective date of the code or were constructed under prior code requirements. It applies unless a retroactive change is mandated by the code provisions. Applies to building owners maintaining existing uses.

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§ 27-111 Continuation of lawful existing use.

AC § 27-111

The lawful occupancy and use of any building, including the use of any service equipment therein, existing on the effective date of this code or thereafter constructed or installed in accordance with prior code requirements, as provided in section 27-105 of article one of this subchapter, may be continued unless a retroactive change is specifically required by the provisions of this code.

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