614.1.5 Retroactive requirement for existing buildings.

Existing buildings greater than five stories that supply potable water from the public water main for dwelling units and sleeping units in occupancy Groups I-1, R-1, R-2, and R-3 with the assistance of pumps shall be provided with fixtures capable of supplying an emergency source of potable water in accordance with this section within 8 years after the effective date of this section.

   Exception: Areas in such existing buildings greater than five stories where emergency fixtures are installed are not required to comply with Section 1104.3 or 1107.3 of the New York City Building Code unless where required pursuant to Section 1101.3.

Chapter 7: Sanitary Drainage

Section PC 701: General

701.1 Scope.

The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, design, construction and installation of sanitary drainage systems.

701.2 Sewer required.

Buildings in which plumbing fixtures are installed and premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer, where available and where connection thereto is feasible. Where neither a sanitary nor a combined sewer is available to which connection is feasible, a private sewer or private sewage disposal system shall be provided. See Section 107.6.1 for required construction documents relating to provisions for discharge for sanitary sewage.