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What is NYC AC § 27-528?

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This section mandates that places of assembly maintain copies of approved seating plans on the premises for inspection. These plans must detail seating arrangements, occupant capacities, exit locations, and conditions for stage areas. Applies to operators of assembly spaces providing seating.

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§ 27-528 Approved seating plans.

AC § 27-528

In every place of assembly providing seating, copies of approved seating plans and approved alternate seating plans shall be kept on the premises. The plans shall be readily available for inspection, and shall provide the following information: (a) For assembly spaces: (1) The location of each seat of each tier of seating, along with the number of occupants of each seating section.

(2)The location and number of standees for each standee area.

(3)The total number of occupants of each tier and of the assembly space.

(4)The location and classification of all exits.

(b)For safe areas: (1) The furniture and equipment arrangement and location.

(c)For stage areas: (1) The maximum number of occupants, including audience seating on the stage.

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