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nyc - 3 Family - Adding laundry area for tenants in Cellar.

rajman

Hello All,

I am looking to add laundry area in Cellar of a 3 Family for Tenants to use. Currently the building has sprinklers in lobby and each floor as per NYC code. If placing laundry in cellar do I need to add additional sprinklers downstairs..

Thanks,

Pooja


 
Sep 14, 18 2:08 pm
Non Sequitur

Maybe.

Hire an architect if you want a real answer.

Sep 14, 18 2:43 pm  · 
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G4tor

yes.... wait, no..... wait, maybe..... 

While i try to determine the correct answer, you can peruse the NYC building code in the mean time to see if you can find the answers yourself: https://www2.iccsafe.org/states/newyorkcity/Building/Building-Frameset.html


Sep 14, 18 4:43 pm  · 
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rajman

Thank you for the link.

Sep 14, 18 6:31 pm  · 
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G4tor

No problem. I would charge you for my consulting fees but since you're so cordial. I'll let it slide this time around.

Sep 14, 18 6:44 pm  · 
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Volunteer

Dryers occasionally catch fire. What happens to your building, and the people in it, if an unattended dryer catches fire?

Sep 14, 18 4:54 pm  · 
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rajman

I notice their is a sprinkler in the cellar stairs.

Sep 14, 18 6:34 pm  · 
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BulgarBlogger

Check NFPA 13R. Laundry Rooms are required to have sprinkler heads. You could theoretically put a washer and dryer inside of a bathroom that is under 55 square feet and get away with not putting a sprinkler head down there...

Sep 16, 18 12:37 pm  · 
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