Multiple Residence Law § 259 · Title 1. Fire Protection
Cellar and basement stairs
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§ 259. Cellar and basement stairs. A cellar or basement stair located inside the dwelling shall be entirely enclosed with fireproof walls and be provided, at all openings, with fireproof doors and assemblies, with the doors self-closing, except that in any dwelling three stories or less in height, such stair may be enclosed with walls or partitions constructed of fire-resistive materials.
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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/MRE259
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