N.Y.C. Admin. Code § BC 806: Section BC 806: Decorative Materials and Trim

806.1 Decorations.

All decorations shall comply with the requirements of the New York City Fire Code.

806.2 Reserved.

806.3 Reserved.

806.4 Reserved.

806.5 Foam plastic as trim.

Foam plastic used as trim shall comply with Section 2604.2 and shall not be permitted in occupancies other than Group R-3, within individual dwelling units of Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, or unless approved in accordance with Section 2603.9.

806.6 Pyroxylin plastic.

Imitation leather or other material consisting of or coated with a pyroxylin or similarly hazardous base shall not be used in Group A occupancies.

806.7 Interior trim.

Material, other than foam plastic used as interior trim, shall have a minimum Class C flame spread index and maximum smoke-developed index when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723 as described in Section 803.1.1. Combustible trim, excluding handrails and guardrails, shall not exceed 10 percent of the specific wall or ceiling area in which it is attached.

806.8 Interior floor-wall base.

Interior floor-wall base that is 6 inches (152.4 mm) or less in height shall be tested in accordance with Section 804.2 and shall be not less than Class II. Where a Class I floor finish is required, the floor-wall base shall be Class I.

Exception: Interior trim materials that comply with Section 806.7.