• Codes
  • Features
    UpCodes Web UpCodes AI
  • Pricing
  • Sign Up
  • Log in
Log in
Sign Up
  • Code Library
  • Features
  • Pricing
  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy
// CODE SNIPPET

1008.4 Security Requirements for Doors and Windows

NYC Building Code 2014 > 10 Means of Egress > 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1008.4 Security Requirements for Doors and Windows
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
The provisions of Sections 1008.4.1 through 1008.4.4 shall apply to Group R-2 occupancies.

1008.4.1 Entrance Doors

Building entrance doors and other exterior exit doors shall be equipped with heavy duty lock sets with auxiliary latch bolts to prevent the latch from being manipulated by means other than a key. Latch sets shall have stop-work in the inside cylinder controlled by a master key only. Outside cylinders of main entrance door locks shall be operated by the tenants' key, which shall not be keyed to also open the tenants' apartment door. A light or lights shall be provided at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building providing not less than 5-foot candles (53.82 lux) intensity measured at the floor level for the full width of the entranceway.

1008.4.2 Doors to Dwelling Units

Doors to dwelling units shall be equipped with a heavy duty latch set and a heavy duty dead bolt operable by a key from the outside and a thumb-turn from the inside. Those doors shall also be equipped with a chain guard so as to permit partial opening of the door. Dwelling unit entrance doors shall also be equipped with a viewing device located so as to enable a person on the inside of the entrance door to view a person immediately outside.

1008.4.3 Windows

All openable windows shall be equipped with sash locks designed to be openable from the inside only. Grilles lockable from the inside only may be placed on the inside or outside of windows that are accessible from grade but that do not serve to provide access to exits.

1008.4.4 Intercommunication System

Buildings containing eight or more dwelling units shall be provided with an intercommunication system located at the door giving access to the main entrance lobby, consisting of a device or devices for voice communication between the occupant of each dwelling unit and a person outside the door to the main entrance lobby, and permitting such dwelling unit occupant to release the locking mechanism of said door from the dwelling unit. In buildings provided with a full-time lobby attendant, the intercommunication system may be between each dwelling unit and the attendant's station.
Share URL

Copy and paste the link below into emails, chats or browsers.

Copy

You can also copy or bookmark the link from your browser's address bar.

Related Code Sections


1008.4 Means of Egress, Security Requirements for Doors and Windows
Building entrance doors and other exterior exit doors shall be equipped with heavy duty lock sets ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > 10 Means of Egress > 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1008.4 Security Requirements for Doors and Windows
1008.4 Means of Egress, Security Requirements for Doors and Windows
All openable windows shall be equipped with sash locks designed to be openable from the inside only. Grilles ...
NYC Building Code 2008 > 10 Means of Egress > 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1008.4 Security Requirements for Doors and Windows
1008.4.2 Means of Egress, Doors to Dwelling Units
Doors to dwelling units shall be equipped with a heavy duty latch set and a heavy duty dead bolt operable by a key from the outside and a thumb-turn ...
NYC Building Code 2008 > 10 Means of Egress > 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1008.4 Security Requirements for Doors and Windows > 1008.4.2 Doors to Dwelling Units
1008.4.4 Means of Egress, Intercommunication System
Buildings containing eight or more dwelling units shall be provided with an intercommunication system located at the door giving access to the main ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > 10 Means of Egress > 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1008.4 Security Requirements for Doors and Windows > 1008.4.4 Intercommunication System
1008.4.4 Means of Egress, Intercommunication System
Buildings containing eight or more dwelling units shall be provided with an intercommunication system located at the door giving access to the main ...
NYC Building Code 2008 > 10 Means of Egress > 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1008.4 Security Requirements for Doors and Windows > 1008.4.4 Intercommunication System
About UpCodes

UpCodes provides an intuitive resource to navigate building regulations.

Codes are organized by jurisdiction to help you understand which regulations apply to your project.


Find Your Codes
COMPANY INFO About Contact Careers Terms Privacy
CATEGORY General New York City New York State California Codes Building Codes Online
PREMIUM Features Pricing Sign Up Log In
CODES IBC 2015 IRC 2015 IPC 2015 California Building Code 2016 Popular Sections

FOLLOW US