New York Multiple Residence Law Title 1 - FIRE PROTECTION

• 26 - Egress From Dwellings.
  In every such dwelling three stories or more in height there shall be from each story at least two independent means of egress accessible to...
• 27 - Fire-Escapes.
  Wire, chain, cable, combustible, vertical ladder or rope fire-escapes shall not be accepted as a required or alternative means of egress and, unless such fire-escapes...
• 28 - Stairs and Entrance Halls.
  In every such dwelling three stories or more in height the wood wainscoting and other combustible materials on the wall and ceiling surfaces in all...
• 29 - Dumbwaiter Shafts.
  In every such dwelling three stories or more in height the doors of all dumbwaiter shafts shall be made self-closing and be covered on the...
• 30 - Cellar Ceilings.
  In every such dwelling three stories or more in height the ceiling of the cellar, or of the lowest story if there be no cellar,...
• 31 - Inside Cellar Stairs.
  Every stair leading from a cellar to the floor above in all old multiple dwellings shall be enclosed with fire-retarded partitions and shall be equipped...
• 32 - Artificial Lighting.
  The owner shall provide a light or lights in every public hall, stair and fire-stair on every floor so that every such space shall be...

Last modified: February 3, 2019