N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law § 194: Sprinkler heads in rooms

§ 194. Sprinkler heads in rooms. 1. On and after July first, nineteen

hundred fifty-seven, in every room used for class B occupancy whether in

a class A or class B non-fireproof converted dwelling, there shall be

one or more sprinkler heads. Such sprinkler heads shall be installed in

accordance with the supplementary rules and regulations of the

department. This requirement shall not apply to dwellings which have a

required second means of egress.

2. The requirements of this section shall not apply to a dwelling

located within an area designated on the master plan as an area suitable

for development and redevelopment, provided (a) that the agency in

charge of such clearance shall have certified to the department on or

before February first, nineteen hundred fifty-nine that the dwelling

will be demolished within one year after the service of notice of

violation and (b) that the dwelling is not in violation of any rules and

regulations relating to overoccupancy, egress or fire protection. Such

temporary exemption from the requirements of this section may be

extended for an additional period of not more than six months upon

renewal of such certification of demolition and safety.