19 NYCRR 1264.4 — read free

Identification of truss type construction

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(a)Truss type construction shall be identified by a sign or signs in accordance with the provisions of this Part.

(b)Signs shall be affixed where a building or a portion thereof is classified as Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M or S occupancy, and in hotels and motels classified as Group R-1 or R-2 occupancy, in accordance with the provisions for the classification of buildings set forth in chapter 3 of the 2020 Building Code of New York State (said publication being incorporated by reference in Part 1221 of this Title).

(c)Signs shall be provided in newly constructed buildings that utilize truss type construction and in existing buildings where an addition that extends or increase the floor area of the building utilizes truss type construction. Signs shall be affixed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or a certificate of compliance.

(d)Signs identifying the existence of truss construction shall consist of a circle six inches (152.4 mm) in diameter, with a stroke width of ½ inch (12.7 mm). The sign background shall be reflective white in color. The circle and contents shall be reflective red in color, conforming to Pantone matching system (PMS) #187. Where a sign is directly applied to a door or sidelight, it may be a permanent non-fading sticker or decal. Signs not directly applied to doors or sidelights shall be of sturdy, non-fading, weather-resistant material.

(e)Signs identifying the existence of truss construction shall contain the roman alphanumeric designation of the construction type of the building, in accordance with the provisions for the classification of types of construction set forth in section 602 of the 2020 Building Code of New York State (said publication being incorporated by reference in Part 1221 of this Title), and an alphabetic designation for the structural components that are of truss construction, as follows:

"F" shall mean floor framing, including girders and beams "R" shall mean roof framing "FR" shall mean floor and roof framing The construction type designation shall be placed at the 12 o'clock position over the structural component designation, which shall be placed at the six o'clock position.

(f)Signs identifying the existence of truss construction shall be affixed in the locations specified in Table I-1264 of this section.

TABLE I-1264

TRUSS IDENTIFICATION SIGN LOCATIONS Sign location Sign placement Exterior building entrance doors, exterior exit discharge doors, and exterior roof access doors to a stairway Attached to the door, or attached to a sidelight or the face of the building, not more than 12 inches (305 mm) horizontally from the latch side of the door jamb, and not less than 42 inches (1,067 mm) nor more than 60 inches (1,524 mm) above the adjoining walking surface Multiple contiguous exterior building entrance or exit discharge doors Attached at each end of the row of doors and at a maximum horizontal distance of 12 feet (3.65 m) between signs, and not less than 42 inches (1,067 mm) nor more than 60 inches (1,524 mm) above the adjoining walking surface Fire department hose connections Attached to the face of the building, not more than 12 inches (305 mm) horizontally from the center line of the fire department hose connection, and not less than 42 inches (1,067 mm) nor more than 60 inches (1,524 mm) above the adjoining walking surface