N.Y. Multiple Residence Law § 256: Bulkheads and scuttles

§ 256. Bulkheads and scuttles. 1. Every required stair and fire-stair

in a dwelling three stories or more in height shall have a bulkhead

constructed as provided for fireproof dwellings in section two hundred

four.

2. A dwelling which is two stories or less in height shall be provided

at each required stair or fire-stair either with such bulkhead or with a

scuttle at least two feet by three feet in size, located in the ceiling

of the public hall on the top story. Every such scuttle shall be

arranged to be readily opened, shall be covered on the outside with

metal and shall be provided with stairs or a stationary metal ladder

leading thereto and easily accessible to all the occupants of the

dwelling.

3. When the roof of a dwelling is pitched or sloped more than fifteen

degrees, no bulkhead or scuttle, or stair or ladder leading thereto,

shall be required.