N.Y. LAB Law § 265
This is the official text of N.Y. LAB Law § 265, part of New York’s LAB Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "LAB Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Fire wall
Official statutory text
§ 265. Fire wall. "Fire wall" means a wall which subdivides a building\nor separates buildings to restrict the spread of fire, and which starts\nat the foundation and extends through all stories to or above the roof\nas may be specified in the rules of the board. The board shall determine\nand specify in its rules the material and the manner of construction and\nerection of fire walls and the nature and extent of the protection to be\nafforded to openings therein.\n
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