Multiple Residence Law § 253 · Title 1. Fire Protection
Construction of first floor
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§ 253. Construction of first floor. The first floor above the lowest cellar, or, if there be no cellar, above the lowest story, shall be fireproof or, if the dwelling be three stories or less in height, fire-retarded.
Source of truth
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- Law content up to date as of May 1, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/MRE253
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