N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 8-1.20

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 8-1.20 - Penthouses

Elevator penthouses hereafter constructed shall conform to the following requirements, and in factory buildings erected after October 1, 1913, and in mercantile establishments in buildings erected after November 1, 1920, shall in addition thereto, be of fireproof construction:

(a) A minimum head room of six feet shall be provided.

(b) Entrance to penthouse shall be kept locked except when used as a required means of exit.

(c) Penthouses shall be provided with adequate artificial light; the lighting switch shall be within easy reach at the entrance.

(d) A safe and convenient means of access shall be provided to all penthouses. Where entrance is more than four feet above floor or roof, an iron ladder or stairs, the angle of which shall not exceed 60 degrees from the horizontal, shall be provided. The ladder or stairs and balcony shall have a hand rail not less than three feet, six inches in height. Where entrance door opens outwardly, a platform not less than two feet square and not more than eight inches below door sill shall be provided.

(e) Where a penthouse is used as a means of access to the roof or as a required means of exit, the exposed sides of drums, sheaves and cables shall be guarded.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 8-1.20