§ 27-255 Occupancy group F-1.

Shall include those buildings and spaces in which, during the major period of occupancy, the persons assembled comprise a seated or otherwise passive audience to a performance or presentation, and have their attention focused in a common direction or at a common subject. Occupancy group F-1 consists of two subdivisions F-1a and F-1b.

   (a)   Occupancy group F-1a. Includes buildings and spaces in which scenery and scenic elements are used.

   (b)   Occupancy group F-1b. Includes buildings and spaces in which scenery and scenic elements are not used.

§ 27-256 Occupancy group F-2.

Shall include all outdoor structures and spaces.

§ 27-257 Occupancy group F-3.

Shall include buildings and spaces in which the persons assembled are physically active and do not have a common center of attention.

§ 27-258 Occupancy group F-4.

Shall include buildings and spaces in which persons assemble for dancing or for the consumption of food or drink, or for any combination of dancing, eating, drinking, or entertainment.

Article 9: Occupancy Group G – Educational

§ 27-259 Classification.

Buildings, building sections and spaces shall be classified in the educational occupancy group when persons occupy them for instruction or other educational purposes except those spaces occupied as a place of assembly. These spaces shall be classified in occupancy group F-assembly, under the provisions of article eight of this subchapter. Such buildings, building sections and spaces occupied for instruction and used exclusively by adults may be classified, by the commissioner in occupancy group E-business and if so classified such buildings, building sections and spaces shall comply with the requirements for such classification.

§ 27-260 Classification.

Buildings and spaces shall be classified in the institutional occupancy group when persons suffering from physical limitations because of health or age are harbored therein for care or treatment; when persons are detained therein for penal or correctional purposes; or when the liberty of the incarcerated individuals is restricted. The institutional occupancy group consists of sub groups H-1 and H-2.

(Am. 2021 N.Y. Laws Ch. 322, 8/2/2021, eff. 8/2/2021)