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805.10 Refuge Areas

2020 Existing Building Code of NYS > 8 Alterations — Level 2 > 805 Means of Egress > 805.10 Refuge Areas
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Where alterations affect the configuration of an area utilized as a refuge area, the capacity of the refuge area shall not be reduced below that required in Sections 805.10.1 and 805.10.2.

805.10.1 Capacity

The required capacity of refuge areas shall be in accordance with Sections 805.10.1.1 through 805.10.1.3.

805.10.1.1 Group I-2

In Group I-2 occupancies, the required capacity of the refuge areas for smoke compartments in accordance with Section 407.5.1 of the Building Code of New York State shall be maintained.

805.10.1.2 Group I-3

In Group I-3 occupancies, the required capacity of the refuge areas for smoke compartments in accordance with Section 408.6.2 of the Building Code of New York State shall be maintained.

805.10.1.3 Ambulatory Care

In ambulatory care facilities required to be separated by Section 422.2 of the Building Code of New York State, the required capacity of the refuge areas for smoke compartments in accordance with Section 422.3.2 of the Building Code of New York State shall be maintained.

805.10.2 Horizontal Exits

The required capacity of the refuge area for horizontal exits in accordance with Section 1026.4 of the Building Code of New York State shall be maintained.

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1026.4 Means of Egress, Refuge Area
The refuge area of a horizontal exit shall be a space occupied by the same tenant or a public area and each such refuge area shall be adequate ...
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1026.4 Means of Egress, Refuge Area
The refuge area of a horizontal exit shall be a space occupied by the same tenant or a public area and each such refuge area shall be adequate ...
Building Code 2015 of New York State > 10 Means of Egress > 1026 Horizontal Exits > 1026.4 Refuge Area
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The refuge area of a horizontal exit shall be a space occupied by the same tenant or a public area and each such refuge area shall be adequate ...
2020 Building Code of New York State > 10 Means of Egress > 1026 Horizontal Exits > 1026.4 Refuge Area
1026.4 Means of Egress, Refuge Area
The refuge area of a horizontal exit shall be a space occupied by the same tenant or a public area and each such refuge area shall be adequate ...
2020 Fire Code of NYS > 10 Means of Egress > 1026 Horizontal Exits > 1026.4 Refuge Area
1105.6.1.1 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings, Refuge Areas
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