(a) As to Category 1 high-rise buildings and all high-rise buildings which are predominantly of occupancy Group A, each plan shall require safety drills to be carried out under the direction of the F.S.D., not less frequently than twice a year. With regard to non-residential buildings, all employees, tenants and other occupants shall participate in such safety drills. With regard to residential buildings, all employees shall participate, and all residents shall be encouraged to participate. Drills may occur on a floor-by-floor basis, and a drill may conclude when all participating occupants have fully entered and have begun using designated stairwells. On an annual basis, the owner shall file with the Fire Commissioner an affidavit certifying that at least two safety drills have taken place on all occupied floors during the past year.
(b) As to Category 2 high-rise buildings which are not predominantly of occupancy Group A, the requirements of subsection (a) shall apply, except that safety drills shall be carried out no less frequently than once a year.
(c) As to Category 3 and Category 4 high-rise buildings which are not predominantly of occupancy Group A, safety drills, occurring with such frequency as will fully educate building occupants as to proper emergency evacuation procedure, are encouraged but not required.
(Added Coun. J. 10-31-01, p. 71184, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. VIII, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. VII, § 16)