{"data":{"id":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-fc-3207","jurisdiction":"us-nyc","citation":"N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 3207","heading":"Section FC 3207: Solid-Piled and Shelf Storage","body":"3207.1 General.\n\nShelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid piles on pallets and bin box storage in bin boxes not exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension, shall be designed and maintained in accordance with FC 3206 and this section.\n\n3207.2 Fire protection.\n\nWhere sprinkler systems are required for solid-piled and shelf storage pursuant to FC Table 3206.2, a sprinkler system shall be provided in any area containing such storage that is enclosed in 1-hour fire-rated walls in accordance with the Building Code, or, if such storage is not enclosed within such fire-rated walls, throughout the building. Openings in such walls shall be protected by opening protective assemblies having 1-hour fire protection ratings. The design and installation of the sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accordance with this code, the construction codes, including the Building Code, and NFPA 13, as modified by FC Appendix B.\n\n3207.2.1 Shelf storage.\n\nShelf storage greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) but less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in height shall be in accordance with the fire protection requirements set forth in NFPA 13, as modified by FC Appendix B. Shelf storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or more in height shall be protected in an approved manner with special fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers.\n\n3207.3 Pile dimension and height limitations.\n\nPile dimensions, the maximum permissible storage height and pile volume shall be in accordance with FC Table 3206.2.\n\n3207.4 Array.\n\nWhere a sprinkler system design utilizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used.","path":["New York City Administrative Code","Title 29","Chapter 2: New York City Fire Code"],"source_url":"https://files.amlegal.com/pdffiles/NewYorkCity/Admin/XML.zip","current_through":"Local Law 2026/135 (enacted August 31, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T02:48:57Z","sha256":"70245c35a19acd627d9edbe19cac1574ab2f6672428cb55c9cdc181e4258feb9","source_id":"us-nyc","stale":true,"prev":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-fc-3206","next":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-fc-3208"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}