Statute · New York Multiple Dwelling Law
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 106 — Cellar and basement stairs
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 106
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Multiple Dwelling Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 106. Cellar and basement stairs. A cellar or basement stair may be located inside the dwelling, but shall not be located underneath a stair leading to the upper stories unless it is a basement stair leading upward from a basement which is the main entrance story of the dwelling, or unless it…
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N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 106 — Cellar and basement stairs is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 106. Cellar and basement stairs. A cellar or basement stair may be located inside the dwelling, but shall not be located underneath a stair leading to the upper stories unless it is a basement stair leading upward from a basement which is the main entrance story of the dwelling, or unless it is a stair leading downward from the entrance story which is separated by a fireproof arch from the stair leading upward from the entrance story. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision five of section fifty-two, all inside cellar or basement stairs shall be entirely enclosed with fireproof walls and be provided with fireproof doors and assemblies, with the doors self-closing, at all openings.