Dob provides new guidelines for rooftop terraces in nyc.
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They are popular as amenity spaces in commercial office buildings for the benefit or convenience of its owners occupants employees customers or visitors.
In may of 2017 the nyc department of buildings began to review outdoor terraces with increased scrutiny due to a regulation from the 1961 zoning.
Code nyc bc requires that all buildings greater than 22 feet tall with low slope roofs and terraces have a 42 inch tall parapet railing or fence.
Statutory and regulatory framework.
The following presents the relevant sections from the 2014 new york city building code regarding permits.
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On the surface this seems to line up with ibc and osha regulations but there is one crucial difference.
Design and installation of roof drainage systems shall comply with this section and the new york city plumbing code.
In new york city rooftops and terrace spaces should put a smile on the faces of building owners and tenants alike.
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When is a permit needed.
The nyc bc does not limit this require ment to accessible roof areas.
It also discusses and links to rcny 101 14 which list specific exemptions for filing.
Protection shall be subject to the controlled inspection requirements of section 27 132 of this code.
Where construction or demolition work occurs at a height of at least 48 inches 1219 mm above the level of the adjoining roof adjoining roof protection shall consist of 2 inches 51 mm of flame retardant foam under 2 inches 51 mm of flame retardant wood plank laid tight and covered by flame retardant plywood or shall consist of equivalent protection acceptable to the commissioner and shall extend to a distance of at least 20 feet 508 mm from the edge of the building being.
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