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// CODE SNIPPET

708.12.1.3.1 Smoke Vents Located Above the Roof Line

NYC Building Code 2014 > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 708 Shaft Enclosures > 708.12 Enclosure at the Top > 708.12.1 Smoke Venting of Stair and Other Closed Shafts > 708.12.1.3 Smoke Vent Location > 708.12.1.3.1 Smoke Vents Located Above the Roof Line
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Where a closed shaft or smoke vent duct penetrates through the roof of the building, the vent shall be located as follows:
  1. The vent shall be located at least 8 inches (203 mm) above a noncombustible roof assembly or at least 36 inches (914 mm) above a combustible roof assembly.
  2. The vent shall be located at least 10 feet (3048 mm) from any window, door, exterior stairway, or interior lot line. The vent may be located no less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from any window or door provided that the vent is located at a point higher than the top of such window or door.
  3. Where the vent is constructed as a window or louver, the sill of the window or louver shall be located at least 36 inches (914 mm)(above the roof assembly).

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