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Chapter 1: Building Code
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2013/141.
Subchapter 1: Administration and Enforcement
Article 1: General Provisions
§ 27-101 Title.
This code shall be known and may be cited as the "1968 building code of the city of New York" or the "1968 building code", and is hereinafter referred to as "this code" or "the code."

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