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What is NYC AC § 27-929?

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This section establishes retroactive requirements for specific occupancies regarding the installation of fire alarm systems and automatic sprinklers. It mandates that applications for compliance be filed by specified deadlines, with installation requirements set for various dates. Applies to building owners with certain occupancy classifications.

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§ 27-929 Retroactive requirements.

AC § 27-929

The provisions of this subchapter shall apply retroactively for the specific occupancies indicated in subdivisions (j) and (s) of section 27-954 and paragraph ten of subdivision (a) of section 27-968 of this subchapter. An application noting compliance shall be required to be filed on or before April thirteenth, nineteen hundred seventy-nine; and installation shall be required on or before January thirteenth, nineteen hundred eighty, except as otherwise provided in this code.

(a)The provisions of this article shall apply retroactively for the specific occupancies and spaces indicated in subdivisions (v), (w) and (y) of section 27-954 and subdivision (j) of section 27-972. Installation of all systems required by these sections shall be completed on or before April first, nineteen hundred eighty-seven.

(b)Notwithstanding the provisions in subdivision a of this section, an application for a permit and approval of plans for the installation of fire alarm and signal systems as required under the provisions of article five of this subchapter in buildings classified in occupancy group J-1 shall be filed with the department on or before June thirtieth, nineteen hundred eighty-seven and such installation shall be completed on or before December thirty-first, nineteen hundred eighty-seven.

(c)Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the requirement to install a system of automatic sprinklers shall apply retroactively to any space in a basement, cellar or other location below grade subject to the provisions of subdivision aa of section 27-954 of this code. Installation of such system of automatic sprinklers shall be completed on or before April thirtieth, two thousand four. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2002/026.

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