New York A05797 requires automatic sprinkler systems and emergency fire escapes in multi-family dwellings over two stories.

New York A05797 amends the executive law to mandate the installation of automatic sprinkler systems and emergency fire escapes in multi-family dwellings over two stories. Owners of such dwellings must install automatic fire suppression systems on each floor level where people reside. Emergency fire escapes must be installed on each floor level, excluding the first floor. The term "emergency fire escape" includes exterior stairways, standard fire escapes, roll-out emergency ladders, or any other apparatus deemed appropriate by the council. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A05797 requires automatic sprinkler systems and emergency fire escapes in multi-family dwellings over two stories.

New York A05797 amends the executive law to mandate the installation of automatic sprinkler systems and emergency fire escapes in multi-family dwellings over two stories. Owners of such dwellings must install automatic fire suppression systems on each floor level where people reside. Emergency fire escapes must be installed on each floor level, excluding the first floor. The term "emergency fire escape" includes exterior stairways, standard fire escapes, roll-out emergency ladders, or any other apparatus deemed appropriate by the council. The act takes effect immediately.