N.Y. Labor Law § 263: Fireproof partition or fire partition

§ 263. Fireproof partition or fire partition. "Fireproof partition" or

"fire partition" means a partition built of brick, or concrete, or

reinforced concrete, or cinder block, or concrete block, or tile, or

terra cotta blocks conforming with the requirements of the board. The

board shall determine and specify in its rules such other materials as

may be used and such requirements as are necessary for the construction

of fire partitions and the protection of supporting metal framework.

Each opening in any fire partition shall have a fire door unless

otherwise specified by the board in its rules.