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What is NYC AC § 27-837?

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This section mandates that incinerators and refuse collecting bins be housed in dedicated rooms or compartments that are separated from other areas by noncombustible construction with a minimum fire resistance rating of two hours. Applies to building owners managing incinerator facilities and refuse collection areas.

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§ 27-837 Incinerator rooms.

AC § 27-837

Incinerators and refuse collecting bins and spaces shall be located in rooms or compartments used for no other purpose. Such rooms or compartments shall be separated from all other occupancies by noncombustible construction having a fire resistance rating of at least two hours with self-closing opening protectives. Refuse collection bins and spaces shall be sprinklered in accordance with the construction provisions of subchapter seventeen of this chapter.

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