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What is NYC AC § 27-388?

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This section outlines that the provisions of the subchapter are generally not retroactive, with specific exceptions for existing office buildings regarding sign installation and emergency exit lighting systems. The deadlines for installation are set for March 6, 1969, and May 6, 1969, respectively. Applies to owners of certain existing office buildings.

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§ 27-388 Retroactive provisions.

AC § 27-388

Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this subchapter are not retroactive except that the provisions of this article and article nine of subchapter six of this chapter for certain existing office buildings are retroactive. Signs required by this article must be installed no later than March sixth, nineteen hundred sixty-nine. Where auxiliary systems for emergency exit lighting are to be provided, the installation must commence no later than May sixth, nineteen hundred sixty-nine.

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