OCCUPANCY GROUPS SPECIFIED IN INTRO 1253-C ARE
Class B multiple dwellings as defined in Section 27-2004 of the New York City Housing Maintenance Code and Section 4 of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law, where not
Class B multiple dwellings as defined in Section 27-2004 of the New York City Housing Maintenance Code and Section 4 of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law, where not
The actual time that a person is an occupant within a facility for the purpose of receiving care. It shall not include a facility that is open for 24 hours and is capable of providing care to
The actual time that a person is an occupant within a facility for the purpose of receiving care. It shall not include a facility that is open for 24 hours
Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the groups listed below. A room or space
For high-rise buildings, outdoor air intakes serving spaces above the second storyand serving spaces greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m2) of floor areashall be located in accordance
Hazardous materials stored, or used on top of roofs or canopies, shall be classified as outdoor storage or use and shall comply with the Fire Code of New York State.
Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the groups listed below. Structures with multiple uses shall be classified according to Section
Building Code Occupancy Group and Zoning Use Group. The building occupancy group and zoning use group (including those that are accessory to a principal use) of the rooftop or
However, a minor variation of any occupancy or use of a space from technical compliance with a particular space occupancy classification shall not be prohibited if such variation is normally
Indoor assembly occupancies used or intended for use by 75 persons or more, including open spaces at 20 feet (6096 mm) or more above or below grade plane, such as roofs or roof
1. Indoor assembly occupancies used or intended for use by 75 persons or more, including open spaces at 20 feet (6096 mm) or more above or below grade plane, such as roofs or roof
Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the groups listed below. A room or space that is intended to be occupied at different times for
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Different classifications of occupancy and use represent varying levels of hazard and risk to building occupants and adjacent properties. 302.1 Occupancy classification. Occupancy classification is the formal designation of the primary purpose of the building, structure or portion thereof.
Special amusement buildings having an occupant load of 75 or more shall comply with the requirements for the appropriate Group A occupancy and Sections 411.1 through 411.8. Special amusement buildings having an occupant load of less than 75 shall comply with the requirements for a Group B occupancy and Sections 411.1 through 411.8.
However, fire barriers separating Group H and I-2 occupancies shall not be permitted any reductions in fire-resistance ratings. Each fire area shall comply with this code based on the occupancy of that space. Each fire area shall comply with the height limitations based on the occupancy of that space and the type of construction classification.
Institutional occupancies shall be classified as Group I-1, I-2, I-3 or I-4. This occupancy shall include buildings, structures or parts thereof housing more than 16 persons, on a 24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment that provides personal care services.