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708.13.3 Refuse and Laundry Chute Access Rooms

NYC Building Code 2014 > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 708 Shaft Enclosures > 708.13 Refuse and Laundry Chutes > 708.13.3 Refuse and Laundry Chute Access Rooms
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Access openings for refuse and laundry chutes shall be located in dedicated rooms or compartments enclosed by not less than 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712, or both. Openings into the access rooms shall be protected by opening protectives having a fire protection rating of not less than 11/2 hour. Doors shall be self closing except that where the storage of refuse, including recyclables, or laundry is not permitted in such access rooms doors may be automatic closing upon the detection of smoke in accordance with Section 715.4.8.3.

Exception: Access openings for refuse or laundry chutes located within a dwelling unit need not be located within a separate room or compartment.

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707.13.3 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction, Refuse and Laundry Chute Access Rooms
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708.13.3 Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Refuse and Laundry Chute Access Rooms
Access openings for refuse and laundry chutes shall be located in dedicated rooms or compartments enclosed by not less than 2-hour fire barriers ...
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715.4.8.3 Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Smoke-Activated Doors
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