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What is NYC AC § 27-255?

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This section defines Occupancy Group F-1, which includes buildings and spaces where individuals are gathered as a seated or passive audience focused on a performance or presentation. It consists of two subdivisions: F-1a for spaces with scenery and F-1b for those without. Applies to building owners managing venues for performances.

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§ 27-255 Occupancy group F-1.

AC § 27-255

Shall include those buildings and spaces in which, during the major period of occupancy, the persons assembled comprise a seated or otherwise passive audience to a performance or presentation, and have their attention focused in a common direction or at a common subject. Occupancy group F-1 consists of two subdivisions F-1a and F-1b.

(a)Occupancy group F-1a. Includes buildings and spaces in which scenery and scenic elements are used.

(b)Occupancy group F-1b. Includes buildings and spaces in which scenery and scenic elements are not used.

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