• Codes
  • Features

    Features Overview

    Go to features
    Reference

    Reference.

    A reliable and up-to-date source of codes.
    Research

    Research.

    Rapidly and efficiently calculate project parameters.
    Collaboration

    Collaboration.

    Get everyone on the same page and streamline code research.
    Workflows
    Architects General Contractor Building Official & Plans Examiner Inspectors Owner Subcontractors Code Consultants
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • Sign Up
Sign Up
Login
  • Code Library
  • Features
  • Pricing
  • About
  • Careers
  • Help
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy
Sign Up
Upgrade to Premium
Code calculators: Code Calculators automatically generates a detailed list of requirements.
REFERENCE
Amendment Styling
Industry-leading search
Suggested code sections
Code diagrams
RESEARCH
Code calculators
Filter by topic
Code compare
Code sheet exports
COLLABORATION
Team projects
Bookmarks
Comments
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL
Have an account? Sign in
// CODE SNIPPET

G304.5.1 Group I-1 and Adult Homes, Enriched Housing, Community Residences and Intermediate Care Facilities

NYC Building Code 2014 > G Flood-Resistant Construction > G304 Post-Firm Construction and Substantial Improvements > G304.5 Additional Construction Standards With Respect to Connections for Temporary External Generators, Boilers and Chillers > G304.5.1 Group I-1 and Adult Homes, Enriched Housing, Community Residences and Intermediate Care Facilities
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
An occupancy that is classified as Group I-1, or that is an adult home, enriched housing, community residence or intermediate care facility and classified as Group R pursuant to an exception to Section 308.2.1 or 308.2.2, shall comply with the following requirements:
  1. Connections for temporary external generators. Electrical connections shall be provided allowing for the connection of temporary external generators capable of providing power for at least 72 hours for, at a minimum, the following systems:
    1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter 10 and serving such occupancy;
    2. Fire alarm systems serving such occupancy;
    3. For buildings having occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, at least one elevator that serves all floors; and
    4. Lighting in such occupancy, sufficient to maintain illumination in accordance with Section 1205.3, for (i) spaces primarily used for the provision of medical services to persons, including, but not limited to, consultation, evaluation, monitoring and treatment services and (ii) spaces intended to be used by persons for sleeping purposes.
    Exception: Connections for temporary external generators shall not be required for buildings with emergency or standby power systems that are permanently installed above the design flood elevation specified in Table 7-1 of ASCE 24 and capable of providing power for at least 72 hours to the systems identified in Item 1 of Section G304.5.1. Natural gas shall be a permitted fuel supply.
  2. Flood protection for temporary external generator connections. Electrical connections installed in accordance with Item 1 of Section G304.5.1 shall be located at or above the design flood elevation specified in Table 7-1 of ASCE 24.
  3. Emergency connection plan. Prior to sign-off of work by the department, a plan shall be submitted to the department that identifies how the temporary external generators will be connected and capable of providing power for the occupancy in accordance with Item 1 of Section G304.5.1 within 72 hours after failure of the normal power supply.

Related Code Sections


G304.5.1 Flood-Resistant Construction, Group I-1 and Adult Homes, Enriched Housing, Community Residences and Intermediate Care Facilities
An occupancy that is classified as Group I-1, or that is an adult home, enriched housing, community residence or intermediate care facility ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > G Flood-Resistant Construction > G304 Post-Firm Construction and Substantial Improvements > G304.5 Additional Construction Standards With Respect to Connections for Temporary External Generators, Boilers and Chillers > G304.5.1 Group I-1 and Adult Homes, Enriched Housing, Community Residences and Intermediate Care Facilities
§28-104.7.14 Administration, Identification of Certain I-1 and I-2 Occupancies and of Certain Adult Homes, Enriched Housing, Community Residences and Intermediate Care Facilities as Exempt From Temporary External Generator Connection Requirements
, that contains space classified in occupancy group I-1 or I-2 or space that is an adult home, enriched housing, community residence or intermediate care ...
NYC General Admin. Provisions 2014 > 1 Administration > 104 Construction Documents > §28-104.7 Submittal of Construction Documents > §28-104.7.14 Identification of Certain I-1 and I-2 Occupancies and of Certain Adult Homes, Enriched Housing, Community Residences and Intermediate Care Facilities as Exempt From Temporary External Generator Connection Requirements
308.2 Use and Occupancy Classification, Group I-1
  Community Residences or Intermediate Care Facilities (see Section 308.2.2)   Congregate care facilities   Convalescent facilities ...
NYC Building Code 2008 > 3 Use and Occupancy Classification > 308 Institutional Group I > 308.2 Group I-1
308.2 Use and Occupancy Classification, Group I-1
Section 308.2.1) Alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation centers Assisted living facilities Community residences or intermediate-care ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > 3 Use and Occupancy Classification > 308 Institutional Group I > 308.2 Group I-1
G311.2 Flood-Resistant Construction, Connections for Temporary External Generators
; Buildings whose main use or dominant occupancy is an adult home, enriched housing, community residence or intermediate care facility that is classified ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > G Flood-Resistant Construction > G311 Retroactive Requirements > G311.2 Connections for Temporary External Generators
Help Contact Us Privacy Terms
Code Calculators
Code Calculators
Code calculators automatically generate a detailed list of requirements.
Code diagrams
Code diagrams
Unpack the code through illustrations and descriptions.
Code Compare
Code Compare
Highlight differences between any two building codes.
Shared projects
Shared projects
Projects provide a dedicated space to collaborate on code research.
Code sheet exports
Code sheet exports
Generate a code sheet that integrates with your drawing set.
Search
Search
Don't miss relevant code. Quickly locate sections across your jurisdiction.
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the most sophisticated code compliance platform.
TRY FREE FOR TWO WEEKS VISIT PRICING
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the full code compliance platform.
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL LEARN MORE