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DOB, FDNY warn against expanding single‑stair exceptions in proposed building‑code change
Summary
Council members heard contested testimony about Intro 2-61, which would amend the New York City building code to permit a single exit stairway in additional residential buildings; the Department of Buildings and Fire Department warned the change could increase occupant loads and complicate firefighting operations.
Council members heard contested testimony about Intro 2-61, which would amend the New York City building code to permit a single exit stairway in additional residential (R-2) buildings. The sponsor and supporters say the change could ease construction of small residential buildings; the Department of Buildings and the Fire Department warned the committee that expanding the single-stair exception could increase occupant loads and complicate firefighting operations.
Council member Rita Joseph described the proposal in opening remarks as allowing “certain new residential buildings to be constructed with…
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