Multiple Dwelling Law does NOT permit conversion of a LOFT building to an MD..
(ch 2 a1)
THEREFORE, the occupancy SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO SEPARATE individual units for living purposes
Following requirements shall be applicable:(ARTIST quarters)
- adequate means of EGRESS
- no occupany listed as HIGH FIRE HAZARD
- artist must notify DOB in WRITING of exact location of the studio so that INSPECTION can be made
- SIGN visible displayed on OUTSIDE of building to indicate to any FF’s that artist resides here
-sign must be :
-metal 8 to 10 inches
-2 inch black letters/white background
-7 FEET above sidewalk level
-AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE to MAIN ENTRANCE on front wall outside of building reading:
“AIR “ artist in residence
“3 F 3rd floor
“R rear
CDA (construction demolition abatement )
STANDPIPE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS :
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
TEMPORARY STANDPIPE (becomes permanent )
- working deck reachers 75 FEET or greater (STANDPIPE BUILDING) a permanent or TEMPORARY standpipe system shall be kept in state if readiness at ALL TIMES .
- serves all floors where PERMANENT stairs are required
- Painted RED ( not considered ready until RED)
- freezing conditions encountered (maintain as dry standpipe)
EXISTING BUILDING (FULL DEMOLITION)
EXISTING standpipes in structures undergoing demolition shall be maintained as a dry standpipe
- *at the commencement of demolition, the standpipe risers shall be CAPPED ABOVE THE OUTLET ON THE FLOOR IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE FLOOR BEING DEMOLISHED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE STANDPIPE SYSTEM ON ALL LOWER FLOORS FOR FD USE**
- -cutting and capping done ONLY by licensed master plumber or licensed master FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING CONTRACTOR
- (hose/spanners /nozzles NOT required)
- RED PAINT maintained and house check valves
NEW CONSTRUCTION (depth of 75 feet or greater BELOW GROUND LEVEL)-STANDPIPE REQUIRED BUILDING
- -standpipe kept in readiness
- shall serve ALL STORIES BELOW GRADE AND INSTALLED AS SOON AS TEMPORARY/PERMANENT STAIR INSTALLED BELOW GRADE
- PAINTED RED
ALTERATION/PARTIAL DEMOLITION
- standpipe maintained
- in UNOCCUPIED building (wet system may be maintained as DRY –subject to approval of commissioner and commissioner of FIRE DEPT., and must have AIR PRESSURIZED alarm system)
- painted red
note:
- if alteration results in NEW stories of a structure 75 feet or greater , this applies
- if alteration work results in greater than 75 feet below depth, this applies
STANDPIPE PRESSURIZED ALARM SYSTEMS:
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- -VACANT Buildings –existing standpipes MUST be dry and have air pressurized alarm
- -NEW BUILDINGS higher than 75 feet–TEMP/PERMANENT dry standpipes must have air pressurized alarm
- -Prior notification for Schedule Work–contractors MUST notify FD before any planned alarm deactivation
- -OOS standpipes –contractor must notify FD
Standpipe connection…
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–metal sign “standpipe connection”
RED LIGHT AT NIGHT
-if freezing conditions will occur, standpipe must be drained after use
SPRINKLER must also have RED light , if building under construction
COLOR CODING; building under construction…
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR will confirm compliance before walls are enclosed
ALL EXPOSED sprinkler/standpipe must be painted RED
- dedicated standpipe valves –RED*
- DEDICATED SPRINKLER VALVES -GREEN*
- DEDICATED COMBINATION VALVES -YELLOW*
Sprinkler systems ..
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–during DEMO–full/partial , maintained as NON automatic sprinkler system
- commencement of demolition..sprinkler risers shall e capped immediately BELOW floor being demolished , so as to maintain sprinkler on lower floors.
- licensed master plumber or licensed fire suppression piping contractor
RED PAINT maintained
During construction of NEW BUILDING , or spaces being added to existing building…
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AT LEAST ONE PERMANENT STAIR shall be brought to within a distance of 40 FEET or 4 floors below WORKING DECK
-IN ALL OTHER LOCATIONS where permanent stairs will be required a TEMPORARY or permanent staircase brought to within 40 feet or within 4 floors of working deck
- stairs in existing building undergoing partial demo or alteration shall be maintained
- ALL stairs in building undergoing construction or demo shall be lighted at all times and kept free of debris , material
ELEVATOR…whenever building reaches height greater than 75 feet…
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AT LEAST ONE ELEVATOR OR HOIST kept in readiness at all times for FD use
-max distance between highest ACCESSIBLE floor from a temporary elevator or hoist and the working deck of building under construction or demo shall be no more than 75 feet or 7 floors
- in CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, working deck is floor being formed
- in STEEL , working deck is the floor where the metal decking and steel components are being placed before concrete is poured
*if travel hoist cannot be increased due to inclement weather, it shall be increased by end of next working day.
General…kindling, building, maintaining or using an OPEN FIRE IS PROHIBITED (burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber
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exceptions:
- portable outdoor barbecues as authorized
- outdoor noncommercial bbq fires in equipment provided by and located in city parks (dept. of parks and recreation)
- training of fire brigades or similar purposes
- approved open fires used for special effects in connection with television, motion pictures, theatrical
- Coke-fueled salamanders at a construction site
**COMMISsIONER may prohibit open fire OR the extinguishment of any open fire **
Open fires shall CONSTANTLY be attended until the fire is extinguished …
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MINIMUM OF ONE PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER /4-A rating or other approved on site fire extinguishing equipment, garden hose connected to an approved water supply
PATIO FIREPLACE…
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portable outdoor fireplace…solid fuel burning…should be DISCONTINUED IMMEDIATELY (no other enforcement at this time)
*if it is a chronic problem at the SAME LOCATION, discontinue and serve SUMMONS**
EXCEPTION: OUTDOOR /NATURAL GAS APPLIANCE: FIRE PIT(natural gas fueled and STATIONARY …no other fuel can be used )–they do not have venting system…primary function is aesthetic of the flame:
- emergency shut off gas valve shall be installed
- located OUTDOORS at least 5 FEET from any building or structure
- NOT beneath (or closer than 5 feet) to combustible
decorations, overhangs, awnings, sun control devices, etc.)
-not within 5 feet of exits or exit discharges
INSTALLATION:
- valid FD PERMIT with OPEN FLAME
- fire extinguishers minimum of 10 feet and maximum of 20 feet from gas appliance (between 10-20 feet)
- Furniture within 5 feet from fire pit shall have FLAME RETARDANT COATING, additional fire loads shall not be permitted
PORTABLE BBQ (residential premises ) A3
- charcoal, electricity, LPG, piped natural gas
- total grate area shall NOT EXCEED 10 SQUARE FEET
- shall not be stored within 10 feet of any combustibles (waste, material, building surface, etc.)..if windows /doors are within 10 feet, keep closed
- hose with water supply or one portable extinguisher 4-A RATING .. for commercial –class k
GROUP R-2 OCCUPANCIES (APT. HOUSES, ETC.)
-only portable bbq designed for use with LPG containers, with a capacity of 16. 4 ounces may be stored or used on premises..INDOOR STORAGE OF LPG CONTAINERS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 4 PER DWELLING UNIT
GROUP 3 (1 or 2 family dwellings)
- capacity 20 pounds or 16.4 ounces stored or used
- 20 pound LPG NOT STORED INDOORS OR ON ROOFTOP OR BALCONIES
- max of 2-20 pound LPG containers used to fuel portable outdoor bbq
- indoor storage of 16.4 ounce LPG limited to max 4
COMBUSTIBLE material storage…
–neat. orderly
-separated from heater/heating devices
-2 FEET OR MORE BELOW CEILING in areas of buildings not protected by sprinkler system, or minimum of 18 inches below sprinkler head deflectors in areas protected by sprinkler
NO SPRINKLER (2 FEET OR MORE BELOW)
SPRINKLER (18 INCHES BELOW sprinkler heads )
SHAFTWAY MARKINGS
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-SHAFTWAY in RED LETTERS ON WHITE BACKGROUND, 6 INCHES HIGH
ROOTOP CONDUITS AND PIPING…
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- CONDUITS , cable trays, piping should not obstruct roof access , clear path , or required clearances
- STEPS/RAMPS provided when conduit /piping exceeds 1 foot in height , above the ROOF SURFACE, or more than 24 inches in width , to be readily traversed
COLOR CODED:
HIGH VOLTAGE-RED
LOW VOLTAGE -ORAGNE
NATURAL GAS PIPING-YELLOW (natural blonde)
OTHER COMPRESSED GAS PIPING (YELLOW . labeled at regular intervals with type of gas)
FUEL OIL PIPING –YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPES
In Group R-1 and R-2, with more than 8 dwelling unit on a floor, a sign shall be posted in the elevator lobby or other public entry on each floor and in the public corridor opposite each stairwell entrance , identifying by directional arrows and dwelling unit numbers/letter, the direction to each dwelling.
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signage not needed in public entry when entrances to dwellings are located in a single direction
Multifloor dwelling (duplex/triplex) A3
identified on the DOOR JAMB on public corridor side, , NOT MORE THAN 12 INCHES from bottom of the door, indicating dwelling unit number and /or letter. AND every door of each such multifloor dwelling unit that opens to a public corridor or other means of egress should be identified on public corridor side of the door by ONE OR MORE UPWARD OR DOWNWARD POINTING ARROWS INDICATING THE DIRECTION OF THE OTHER FLOORS
FLAMMABLE liquids in any amount SHALL NOT be stored in basements, or other areas below grade.
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COMBUSTIBLE liquids shall be allowed to be stored in basements, cellars, or other areas below grade provided that these areas are protected throughout sprinkler system.
-must be segregated vertically and horizontally with 2 hour fire resistance rating
BULK PLANTS AND TERMINALS (COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS)
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-standpipe/yard hydrant systems red with contrasting white bands -automatic sprinkler systems red with bright green bands nonautomatic sprinkler system (including fog sprays) red with aluminum bands Carbon Dioxide extinguishing systems red with contrasting brown bands Steam extinguishing systems red with black bands Foam extinguishing systems red with bright orange bands
ILLEGAL storage of LPG is enforced with ..
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IMMEDIATE SUMMONS and CONFISCATION through vendor or fdny
LPG permit obtained for storage, handling , use or more than 400 scf (standard cubic feet) of LPG (46 pounds of propane)
LPG containers shall nOT be used in basement, pit or other area below grade..
*a SINGLE LPG CONTAINER with a capacity not greater than 16.4 ounces may be used below grade for emergency indoor repairs, provided that the container is NOT left unattended
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LPG containers shall not be used in an above grade underfloor space or basement unless such location is provided with an approved means of ventilation
DO NOT STORE LPG CONTAINERS ON ROOF.
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DO NOT STORE, HANDLE, OR USE LPG for a stationary LPG installation in any area where access to piped natural gas from a public utility is available
Storage of portable LPG containers in buildings accessible to PUBLIC..
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- -stored for sale or displayed (16.4)
- protected by Sprinkler when qualities exceed permit
- quantity shall not exceed 200 pounds
STORAGE in buildings UNACCESIBLE TO PUBLIC..
–storage in areas not more than 300 lbs and separated areas by minimum of 300 feet
