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What is NYC AC § 27-454?

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This section regulates the use of building roofs for the parking or storage of motor vehicles, specifying that only certain classes of construction or open parking structures may utilize roof space for this purpose. It mandates safety features such as parapet walls or guard rails and noncombustible curbs. Applies to building owners considering roof storage options.

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§ 27-454 Roof storage of motor vehicles.

AC § 27-454

Roofs of buildings shall not be used for the parking or storage of motor vehicles unless the building is of class I-A, I-B, or I-C construction, or is an open parking structure. When the roof of a building is used for parking of motor vehicles, it shall be provided with a parapet wall or guard rail at least three feet six inches high, and with curbs or wheel guards of noncombustible materials of a least eight inches high. Such guards shall be substantially anchored to prevent any vehicle from striking the parapet wall or guard rail. Guard rails shall comply with the requirements for railings in subchapter nine of this chapter.

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