Trash Chute requirement in NYC

When do we need trash chute in a residential building? Let find out. Lets think of possible reason for trash chute requirement. I can think of following parameters. Number of story'sNumber of dwelling units (to cover 1-3 family homes and small developments)Number of dwelling units per floor.(I missed the Occupancy)(I should also think of exceptions) …

Means of egress through lobby

It is a common sight to have means of egress through a lobby. Question is which section of code allows the use of a lobby, for better word say vestibule, as part of Means of Egress? As we know several parts of means of egress namely, egress path, exits, and exit discharge. The answer to …

Entrance lobby door can open inside – Residential

So as per building code we know the door swing of the egress door shall be towards the flow of egress, but there is an exception to this code in certain cases, which allows us to open the door inside. Lets see this in detail. First to locate the section lets check Chapter 10-Means of …

Building code 2014-NYC quiz

This quiz is to test you knowledge of all the chapter of Building code and its appendices. For study material follow this link. Enter the quiz here for various Chapters of Building codeEnter the quiz here for various sections of Means of EgressEnter the quiz here for various sections of Fire and Smoke Protection

Residential Group, R-4

I recently saw a reference made to a R-4 residential group, which left me confused, as I knew only three occupancy classification for residential group. So what is R-4 Occupancy group? NYC building code 2014 has R-1, R-2 & R-3 occupancy classifications for the residential group. International building code 2018 has new classification as R-4. …