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What is NYC AC § 27-254?

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This section classifies buildings and spaces, excluding dwelling units, as assembly occupancy when designed for use by groups for various purposes, including religious and social activities. It specifies that such spaces must comply with subchapter eight requirements if they accommodate a certain number of people. Applies to building owners of assembly spaces.

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§ 27-254 Classification.

AC § 27-254

Buildings and spaces exclusive of dwelling units shall be classified in the assembly occupancy group when they are designed for use by any number of persons for religious, recreational, political or social purposes, or for the consumption of food or drink or for similar group activities; or when occupied by seventy-five people or more for educational purposes. When such occupancies are enclosed and contain or are designed for use by seventy-five or more persons or are outdoor spaces and contain or are designed for use by two hundred or more persons, they shall comply with the requirements of subchapter eight of this chapter for places of assembly. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1990/023.

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