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What is NYC AC § 27-299?

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This section establishes limitations on the construction of buildings based on their construction classes and occupancy groups, specifically prohibiting certain combinations outside fire districts. It affects building classifications J-1, J-2, IE, IID, and IIE. Applies to building owners and property operators involved in construction regulations.

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§ 27-299 Limitations.

AC § 27-299

No buildings in those combinations of construction classes and occupancy groups prohibited by tables 4-1 and 4-2 shall be erected outside the fire districts. No building or space classified in occupancy group J-1 or J-2 may be located on a lot containing a building classified in construction group IE, IID or IIE. No building classified in construction group IE, IID, or IIE shall be located on a lot containing a building or space classified in occupancy group J-1 or J-2.

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