Means of egress requirements in certain new buildings.

A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to the means of egress requirements in certain new buildings

This bill would allow for certain new residential buildings to be built with only one staircase if they are six stories or under, constructed to fireproof standards, do not exceed 4,000 square feet per floor, and have a maximum of 20 feet from the door of a dwelling unit to the exit staircase.