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What is NYC AC § 27-521.12?

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This section outlines the construction requirements for malls, specifying that they may only be built in noncombustible construction groups 1-A, 1-B, and 1-C. It mandates a minimum horizontal clear dimension of twenty feet and requires specific separation and draft curtain standards for openings to other spaces. Applies to building owners involved in mall construction.

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§ 27-521.12 Construction; general.

AC § 27-521.12

(a)A mall may be constructed only in buildings in noncombustible construction groups 1-A, 1-B and 1-C.

(b)The minimum horizontal clear dimension at any level in a mall shall be twenty feet.

(c)Where different tenancies have openings to a mall the tenancies shall be separated in accordance with section 27-341 of article five of subchapter five of this chapter.

(d)All openings between a mall and other spaces shall be provided with a noncombustible draft curtain that shall extend downward a minimum of twenty-four inches below the lowest ceiling adjacent to such draft curtain or shall meet the requirements of clause three of subparagraph d of paragraph three of subdivision (h) of section 27-370 of article five of subchapter six of this chapter relating to show windows.

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