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// CODE SNIPPET

Section 420 Groups I-1, R-1, R-2, R-3

NYC Building Code 2014 > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 420 Groups I-1, R-1, R-2, R-3
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420.1 General

Occupancies in Groups I-1, R-1, R-2 and R-3 shall comply with the provisions of this section and other applicable provisions of this code.

420.2 Separation Walls

Walls separating dwelling units in the same building, walls separating sleeping units in the same building and walls separating dwelling or sleeping units from other occupancies contiguous to them in the same building shall be constructed as fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 and shall be at least 1-hour fire-resistance-rated.

420.3 Horizontal Separation

Floor assemblies separating dwelling units in the same buildings, floor assemblies separating sleeping units in the same building and floor assemblies separating dwelling or sleeping units from other occupancies contiguous to them in the same building shall be constructed as horizontal assemblies in accordance with Section 712.

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