Rp05.27.2020 - Savitt Tennis Center - FPLS Report - 100 - DD

Fire Protection and Life Safety
Code Compliance Strategy

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SAVITT TENNIS CENTER
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Prepared For:
Perkins+Will
225 Franklin Street, Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02110
Prepared By:
101 Longwater Circle, Suite 203

Norwell, MA 02061
Phone: 781.878.3500
Fax: 781.878.3551
SUBMITTED: MAY 27, 2020

Howe Engineers, Inc. Code Compliance Approach
Savitt Tennis Center May 27, 2020
Table of Contents
DOCUMENT HISTORY............................................................................................................................................ 3
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
APPLICABLE CODES AND REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... 3
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL OPERATING ASSUMPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 4
NEW CONSTRUCTION - CODE COMPLIANCE APPROACH ................................................................................ 5
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 5
OCCUPANCY SEPARATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 5
SPECIAL FIRE SEPARATIONS REQUIRED ................................................................................................................... 6
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 7
BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA ................................................................................................................................... 7
MEZZANINE ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
CONSTRUCTION TYPE ............................................................................................................................................. 8
FIRE RESISTANCE RATING....................................................................................................................................... 9
EXTERIOR WALLS ................................................................................................................................................... 9
FIRE RESISTANT JOINT SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................... 12
INTERIOR FINISHES AND FLOOR FINISHES ............................................................................................................... 12
INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH REQUIREMENTS BY OCCUPANCY ........................................................................................ 13
PENETRATIONS OF DUCT AND AIR TRANSFER OPENINGS .......................................................................................... 13
MEP Shaft Enclosures .................................................................................................................................. 13
Fire Dampers ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Smoke Dampers ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Combination Smoke/Fire Dampers ............................................................................................................... 15
Through Penetration Protection .................................................................................................................... 15
Damper Exceptions ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Protected Vertical Openings ......................................................................................................................... 17
MEANS OF EGRESS SYSTEM DESIGN .............................................................................................................. 18
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Occupant Load ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Arrangement of Means of Egress (NYCBC Section 1015.2.1) ..................................................................... 21
Exit Capacities .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Assembly Main Exit (NYCBC Section 1028.2) .............................................................................................. 23
Exit Access Travel Distance (NYCBC Section 1016) .................................................................................... 23
Egress through Intervening Spaces (NYCBC Section 1014.2) ..................................................................... 24
Common Path of Travel Limits (NYCBC Table 1014.3) ................................................................................ 24
Dead End Corridor Limits (NYCBC Section 1018.4) ..................................................................................... 24
Exit Access Corridors (NYCBC Section 1018) .............................................................................................. 25
Exit Stair Discharge (NYCBC 1027) ............................................................................................................. 25
Stairway Construction (NYCBC Section 1009) ............................................................................................. 26
Exterior Exit Stairway (NYCBC Section 1026) .............................................................................................. 27
Handrails (NYCBC Section 1012) ................................................................................................................. 27
Guardrails (NYCBC Section 1013) ............................................................................................................... 28
Panic Hardware (NYCBC Section 1008.1.10) .............................................................................................. 29
Doors (NYCBC Section 1008) ...................................................................................................................... 29
Exit Signage (NYCBC Section 1011) ............................................................................................................ 29
Means of Egress Lighting (NYCBC Section 1006)........................................................................................ 30
Mechanical and Utility Rooms....................................................................................................................... 31
SUMMARY OF FIRE PROTECTION FEATURES ............................................................................................................ 32
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PROTECTION ..................................................................................................................... 32
FIRE ALARM ......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Manual Fire Alarm Pull Stations.................................................................................................................... 33
EMERGENCY POWER ............................................................................................................................................ 33
ELEVATOR PROVISIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 34
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ........................................................................................................................... 35
Actual Mounting Locations (2007 Edition NFPA 10) ..................................................................................... 35
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS .................................................................................................................................. 35
AUXILIARY RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 38
ACCESSIBILITY .................................................................................................................................................... 38
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 38
CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
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DOCUMENT HISTORY
Schematic Design Fire Protection and Life Safety Code Compliance Strategy........................... February 13, 2020
50% Design Development Fire Protection and Life Safety Code Compliance Strategy ..................... April 23, 2020
100% Design Development Fire Protection and Life Safety Code Compliance Strategy .................... May 27, 2020
This document “100% Design Development Fire Protection and Life Safety Code Compliance Strategy” is intended
for use by the design team and code officials for understanding the building design concept for the proposed Savitt
Tennis Center located in New York City, NY. This document contains the code basis for the building design,
functionality of the egress system, fire protection recommendations, and a comprehensive code outline.
This document is a draft based on the 100% Design Development building plans sent from Perkins + Will on May
22, 2020. This document is a work in progress and will be updated as the design progresses and
discussions/agreements with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction occur.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to document and provide the code compliance strategy, including the framework for
the fire protection and life safety concept, for the proposed Savitt Tennis Center located in New York City, NY. This
document will also identify design concepts that are not clearly addressed by the applicable building codes, which
will require approval and or interpretation by the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
APPLICABLE CODES AND REQUIREMENTS
The following codes are presently adopted in the New York City:
• 2014 New York City Construction Codes (NYCCC):

• The New York City Building Code (NYCBC), which is based on the 2009 International Building Code
with amendments.
• The New York City Plumbing Code (NYCPC), which is based on the 2009 International Plumbing
Code with amendments.
• The New York City Mechanical Code (NYCMC), which is based on the 2009 International Mechanical
• The New York City Fuel Gas Code (NYCFGC), which is based on the 2009 International Fuel Gas
• The New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), which is based on the 2015 International
Energy Conservation Code with amendments.
• 2014 New York City Fire Code (NYCFC), which is based on the 2009 International Fire Code with amendments
• 2011 New York City Electrical Code (NYCEC), which is based on the 2008 Edition of NFPA 70 National Electric
Code.
• American Disability Act (ADA).
• 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
• Additional NFPA Standards, as referenced by the Building Code and Fire Code.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Howe Engineers has prepared this document for the proposed Savitt Tennis Center located in New York City, NY.
The proposed building will be a newly constructed, one (1) story building with a mezzanine and occupied roof. It
has a footprint area of approximately 50,500 square feet. The building will contain primarily Group A-4, Assembly
spaces for the tennis team, with accessory office spaces, storage, and mechanical space. Although, the tennis
courts on the occupied roof will be considered as Group A-5 Assembly as they are outdoors instead of indoors. The
locker rooms and fitness areas in the building will be classified as Group A-4 Assembly. The construction type of
the building will be Type IB.
This narrative addresses the requirements contained in the 2014 New York City Building Code (NYCBC), which is
based on the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments.
GENERAL OPERATING ASSUMPTIONS

The following general operating assumptions serve as the basis for the Life Safety and Fire Protection design and
should be incorporated into the new facility’s operations plan. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Operator to ensure
that these assumptions are enforced:
• Materials used will meet the interior finish requirements of the NYCBC and NYCFC.
• Hazardous materials and explosives are not permitted within the building unless protected in accordance
with the NYCBC and NYCFC and approved by the AHJ.
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NEW CONSTRUCTION - CODE COMPLIANCE APPROACH
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
The proposed Savitt Tennis Center is classified as a mixed-use occupancy in accordance with NYCBC Section
508.1 with a primary occupancy of Group A-4, Assembly. The occupancies in the building on the respective levels
are as follows:
USE
Level 01
GROUP
Tennis Courts A-4
Locker Rooms A-4
Fitness Center A-4
Lounge B
Office B
Storage S-1
Laundry S-2
MEP S-2
USE
Level 02 Mezzanine
GROUP
Locker Room A-4
Office B
Storage S-1
MEP S-2
USE
Level 03 Mezzanine
GROUP
MEP S-2
USE
Roof Level
GROUP
Tennis Courts A-5
Storage S-1
MEP S-2
OCCUPANCY SEPARATIONS
The building contains multiple occupancy types and is classified as “mixed occupancy” in accordance with NYCBC
Section 508.1. Therefore, the building is required to comply with the requirements of Section 508.3 (non-separated
uses) or 508.4 (separated uses), or combinations of these sections. To avoid fire-rated separations, the building
will be designed to comply with the non-separated use provisions of NYCBC Section 508.3. Therefore, occupancy
separations are not required to be provided throughout the building. Refer to the Building Construction section
below for minimum construction type necessary to achieve non-separated uses.
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SPECIAL FIRE SEPARATIONS REQUIRED
Although the building does not require occupancy separations in accordance with NYCBC Section 508.3 (non-
separated use provisions), several reference standards applicable to this building do require fire resistance rated
separations for specific use areas within the building:
Room or Area Separation and/or Protection

NYCBC Section 509 – Furnace rooms where any piece of 2-hours, or 1-hour and automatic sprinkler
equipment is over 350,000 BTU/hr. input. protection1
NYCBC Section 509 – Furnace rooms where any piece of 1-hour, or automatic sprinkler protection1
equipment is 350,000 BTU/hr. input or less.
NYCBC Section 509 – Rooms with high pressure steam or water 2-hours, or 1-hour and automatic fire-
boiler that exceeds 350,000 BTU/hr. input. extinguishing system1
NYCBC Section 509 – Rooms with high pressure steam or water 1-hour, or automatic sprinkler protection1
boiler that is 350,000 BTU/hr. input or less.
NYCBC Section 509 – Rooms that contain a low pressure steam or 1-hour, or automatic sprinkler protection1
water boiler regardless of the BTU/hr. input.
NYCBC Section 509 – Waste rooms over 100 square feet 1-hour, or automatic sprinkler protection1
NYCBC Section 509 – Laundry rooms over 100 square feet 1-hour, or automatic sprinkler protection1
NFPA 70 – Electrical Rooms (over 112.5 kVA) 1-hour and automatic sprinklers2
Emergency Electrical Rooms 2-hours
1
Where sprinkler protection is provided in lieu of a fire-resistance rated fire barriers, such space must be separated from the
remainder of the building by construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke (smoke-tight construction). Such walls must
extend from the floor surface to the underside of 2-hour fire-resistance rated construction or the roof. Doors within the wall
construction must be self-closing and not provided with air-transfer openings. Walls must not be provided with air-transfer openings
unless provided with a smoke damper.
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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA

A fully sprinklered building with a primary occupancy of Group A-4 and Group A-5 Assembly with accessory office
spaces (Group B), storage (Group S-1), and mechanical space (Group S-2) and utilizes the non-separated use
provisions of NYCBC Section 508.3 is permitted to be constructed of Type IB construction. Assuming Type IB
Construction is required, the Savitt Tennis Center will be a fully sprinklered building that is one (1) story above grade
plane with mezzanine and an occupied roof. It will have a footprint area of approximately 50,500 square feet and is
thus permitted to consist of Type IB construction.
If the building is considered Type IIB and utilizes the unlimited area provisions, the enclosed participant tennis court
areas are not required to be sprinklered. Further, if Type IB Construction is required, there is potential for a
sprinkler effectiveness analysis to be performed to determine whether or not sprinklers will be effective in
the indoor Tennis Courts, due to the ceiling height of the space. It is Howe Engineers’ opinion that the
tennis courts on the roof are not required to be sprinklered as they are not enclosed building space and
smoke will not accumulate.
Occupied roofs are not discussed in the current NYCBC, although the 2018 International Building Code
(IBC) provides guidance/requirements for occupied roofs. Per 2018 IBC Section 503.1.4, a roof level or
portion thereof shall be permitted to be used as an occupied roof provided the occupancy of the roof is an
occupancy that is permitted by Table 504.4 for the story immediately below the roof. The area of occupied
roofs shall not be included in the building area as regulated by Section 506. Therefore, the occupied roof
is not considered as a story since the occupied roof area is not included in the building area. In addition,
per 2018 IBC Section 503.1.4.1, elements or structures enclosing the occupied roof areas must not extend
more than 48” above the surface of the occupied roof. The exception to this, that penthouses constructed
in accordance with Section 1510.2 and towers, domes, spires, and cupolas constructed in accordance with
Section 1510.5. As the 2018 IBC is not adopted in New York City, this will require further discussion with
and approval from the local AHJ.
MEZZANINE
The Savitt Tennis Center is one (1) story above grade plane with multiple mezzanine. Mezzanines must comply
with Section 505 of the NYCBC. Section 505.2, states that the aggregate area of a mezzanine in a building cannot
exceed one-third the floor area of the room the mezzanine is within. Therefore, the mezzanine is permitted to be
one-third the floor area of the room it serves. As currently proposed, the Tennis Courts are approximately
43,700 square feet and the Level 02 mezzanine is 9,806 square feet and the Level 03 mechanical mezzanine
is 1,209 square feet, for a total of approximately 11,015 square feet (25% of the Tennis Courts). Therefore,
the currently proposed mezzanines satisfy the 33% area requirement. The classification of multiple
mezzanines may require further discussion with the local AHJ.
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Additionally, Section 505.4 outlines openness requirements for mezzanines. Exception 1 states that mezzanines or
portions thereof are not required to be open to the room in which the mezzanines are located, provided that the
occupant load of the aggregate area of the enclosed space does not exceed 10. Exception 2 states that a mezzanine
having two or more exits or access to exits is not required to be open to the room in which the mezzanine is located,
if at least one of the means of egress provides direct access to an exit from the mezzanine level. Level 03 has an
occupant load less than 10 and Level 02 is provided with three (3) open exit access stairway as well as an enclosed
interior exit stairway. As such, the mezzanines comply with these requirements and are not required to be
open to the room in which it is located.
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
Based on the proposed area, the proposed Savitt Tennis Center will be constructed of Type IB construction with
the exterior walls and interior elements being of non-combustible materials. Refer to the table below for the fire-
resistance ratings associated with Type IB construction.
It should be noted that the building may be permitted to be constructed as an Unlimited Area building, thus
allowing the building to be constructed as Type IIB construction instead of Type IB construction. This
approach requires that the building is provided throughout with either an automatic sprinkler system or
with exits to grade and is surrounded on all sides by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet (NYCBC
Section 507.3). Further, the 60-foot requirement can be reduced to 40-feet along 75% of the perimeter of the
building if a 3-hour rated exterior wall is provided. Currently 60-foot yards are not provided in the South
between the Savitt Tennis Center and Stadium and potentially in the North between the Savitt Tennis Center
and the waterline.
In the South, this approach would require that the Savitt Tennis Center and Football Stadium utilized the
Buildings on the Same Lot provisions in conjunction with the Unlimited Area provisions and 60-foot yards.
The 60-foot yards would then be provided around the perimeter of both buildings as opposed to in between
them. This approach will require discussion and approval with the New York City Building and Fire
departments.
In the North, this approach requires confirmation with the New York Building Department if the adjacent
park, which is considered a separate lot and waterline area is permitted to be considered within and
equivalent to the 60-foot yard requirement. This approach will require discussion and approval with the
New York City Building and Fire departments.
In addition, Group A-5 occupancies are permitted to be unlimited area for any construction type, therefore
either construction type satisfies the area requirements.
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FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
The fire-resistance rating requirements for Type IB and IIB construction can be found in NYCBC Table 601. The
required fire-resistance ratings for the building structural elements to achieve Type IB and IIB construction are
provided in the table below:
Fire Resistance Ratings of Structural Elements for Type IB Construction

FIRE RESISTANCE FIRE RESISTANCE
BUILDING STRUCTURAL ELEMENT RATING – TYPE IIB
RATING – TYPE IB
Structural Frame
Including girders, beams and trusses (other than columns):
Supporting a floor 2 hours 0 hours
Supporting roof only 1 hour 0 hours
Columns:
Supporting a floor 2 hours 0 hours
Supporting roof only 1 hour 0 hours
Bearing Walls
Exterior 2 hours 0 hours
Interior Walls:
Supporting more than one floor 2 hours 0 hours
Supporting only roof 1 hour 0 hours
Nonbearing Walls and Partitions
Exterior (not less than fire separation requirements) See Fire Separation See Fire Separation
(Table 602) (Table 602)
Interior (not less than fire separation requirements) 0 hours 0 hours
Floor Construction
Including supporting beams and joists 2 hours 0 hours
Roof Construction
Including supporting beams and joists:
Less than 20 feet in height to lowest member 1 hour 0 hours
20 feet or more in height to lowest member 0 hours 0 hours
The stair supporting construction is required to minimally maintain the fire-resistance rating of the stair itself.
EXTERIOR WALLS
The NYCBC regulates the fire resistance rating of exterior walls and the extent to which protected and unprotected
openings are permitted in the exterior walls of facing buildings based on the fire separation distance to the lot line
or to the center of the street (NYCBC Table 602 and NYCBC Table 705.8).
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Fire Resistance Rating for Exterior Non-Loading-Bearing Walls

Based on Fire Separation Distance (NYCBC Table 602)
FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING
(Building wall to property line for each side of the (GROUP A, B, S-2) (GROUP A, B, S-2)
building) TYPE IB TYPE IIB
Less than 5 feet 1 hour 1 hour
Greater than or equal to 5 feet and less than 10 feet 1 hour 1 hour
Greater than or equal to 10 feet and less than 30 1 hour 0 hours
feet
Greater than or equal to 30 feet 0 hours 0 hours
The required fire-resistance rating of exterior walls with a fire separation distance of greater than 10 feet must be
rated for exposure to fire from the inside. The required fire-resistance rating of exterior walls with a fire separation
distance of less than or equal to 10 feet must be rated for exposure to fire from both sides.
Fire separation distance is defined in NYCBC Section 702 as the distance measure from the building face to one
of the following:
• The closest interior lot line;

• To the centerline of a street, an alley or public space; or
• To an imaginary line between two buildings on the same tax lot.
Similar to the Unlimited Area approach for the North portion of the building, it should be confirmed with the
New York Building Department if the adjacent park, lot, and area encompassing the waterline is capable of
being built on. If it is not capable of being built on, then there is no fire exposure and the exterior walls of
the Tennis structure may not require a fire resistance rating requiring. This may require a variance and or
discussions with the New York City Building Department and agreements from adjacent property owners.
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Opening Protectives
Openings in rated construction should be protected as follows:
Opening Fire Protection Assemblies, Ratings and Markings (NYCBC Table 715.4)
TYPE OF ASSEMBLY REQUIRED WALL ASSEMBLY MINIMUM OPENING PROTECTION
RATING (HOURS) ASSEMBLY (HOURS)
Fire walls and fire barriers having a fire 4 3

resistance rating greater than one hour 3 3
2 1½
1½ 1½
Fire barriers of 1-hour fire rated
construction:
Shaft and Exit Enclosures 1 1
Other Fire Barriers 1 ¾
Fire Partitions 1 ¾
Exterior Walls 3 1½
2 1½
1 ¾
1/
Smoke Barriers 1 3
Approved fire door assemblies should be constructed of any material or assembly of component materials that conforms to the
test requirements of NYCBC Section 715.4.1, 715.4.2, or 715.4.3, and the fire protection rating indicated in NYCBC Table 715.4.
Fire door assemblies should be installed in accordance with NYCBC Section 715 and NFPA 80.
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Maximum Area of Exterior Wall Openings
Based on NYCBC Table 705.8

Fire Separation Distance
Allowable Area of Opening
to Lot Line
(Sprinklered)
(feet)
0 to less than 3 Not Permitted
3 to less than 5 15%
10 to less than 15* 45%
20 to less than 25 No Limit
25 to less than 30 No Limit
30 or greater Not Required
**Unlimited openings permitted with 10’ of fire separation distance for Type IIB
Construction.
The issue of exterior openings along the North side relative to adjacent properties/ property lines may also
require a variance if the above limitations are proposed to be exceeded.
FIRE RESISTANT JOINT SYSTEMS
Joints installed in or between fire-rated walls, floors or floor/ceiling assemblies and roofs or roof/ceiling assemblies
must be protected by an approved fire-resistant joint assembly having a rating equal to the rating of the wall, floor,
or roof. Joint systems shall be tested in accordance with NYCBC Section 714.
Listed and approved joint assemblies must be provided for all concealed locations where fire resistance rated
assemblies form a joint.
INTERIOR FINISHES AND FLOOR FINISHES
Interior finishes in the building are required to meet the requirements of NYCBC Section 803 for interior finish. Refer
to the following tables for details. Interior finish applies to wall and ceiling finishes. Interior floor finish applies to floor
coverings.
Sprinklered Building (NYCBC Table 803.1)
VERTICAL EXITS AND ROOMS AND ENCLOSED

USE GROUP EXIT ACCESS CORRIDORS
PASSAGEWAYS SPACES
A-4, A-5 A or B A or B A, B, or C
B A or B A or B A or B
S-1, S-2 A or B A, B, or C A, B, or C
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INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH REQUIREMENTS BY OCCUPANCY
Interior floor finish and floor coverings must comply with NYCBC Section 804.
PENETRATIONS OF DUCT AND AIR TRANSFER OPENINGS

MEP Shaft Enclosures
A shaft is not required in occupancies other than Groups I-2 and I-3, for a duct constructed of approved materials
in accordance with the New York City Mechanical Code that penetrates not more than one (1) fire-resistance-rated
floor/ceiling assembly (connecting 2 stories), provided a listed fire damper is installed at the floor line and the duct
is fireblocked in accordance with Section 717.2.5 or the duct is protected in accordance with Section 713.4 (NYCBC
Section 716.6).
Per the NYCBC Section 708.4, for shafts that connect less than three (3) stories, a shaft enclosure with a fire
resistance rating of not less than 1 hour is required. Shafts connecting three (3) or more stories require a fire-
resistance rating of at least two (2) hours. Additionally, shaft enclosures must not have a fire resistance rating that
is less than the rating of the floor that they are penetrating but need not exceed two (2) hours. Where shafts do not
extend to the top or bottom of a building, adequate protection should be provided (NYCBC Sections 708.11 &
708.12). All closed shafts, including vertical exit enclosures, having a floor area exceeding 4 square feet must be
provided with a smoke vent in accordance with Section s 708.12.1.1 through 708.12.1.3 (NYCBC Section 708.12.1).
A shaft is required when the duct is penetrating two or more rated floor assemblies. Shafts are required to
be supported by 1-hour fire-resistance rated construction. As the building is one (1) story, shafts are not
required.
Connecting 4 or more
Connecting 2 Stories Connecting 3 Stories
Stories
Penetrating
No Shaft Required; fire damper
Rated Shaft Required Shaft Required
required at floor
Assembly
Penetrating
No Shaft Required; fire
Non-Rated No Shaft Required Shaft Required
damper required at floors
Assembly
Fire Dampers
Fire dampers should have a fire resistance rating in accordance with the table below (NYCBC Table 716.3.2.1).
The actuation temperature of the actuating device should be approximately 50 °F above the normal temperature
within the duct system (NYCBC Section 716.3.3.1). If a fusible link is used, it should have a temperature rating not
less than 160˚F (NYCBC Section 716.3.3.1).
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Fire Damper Rating
Type of Penetration Minimum Fire Damper Rating
Less than 3-hour fire-resistance rated assemblies 1½ hours
3-hour or greater fire-resistance rated assemblies 3 hours
Fire dampers are required at locations where ducts or air transfer openings of an air distribution system penetrate
fire resistance rated assemblies including the following:
• Fire barriers (NYCBC Section 716.5.2);

• Shaft enclosures (NYCBC Section 716.5.3);
• Fire partitions (NYCBC Section 716.5.4);
• Horizontal assemblies (NYCBC Section 716.6).
Smoke Dampers
Actuation of smoke dampers should be achieved in accordance with the table below (NYCBC Section 716.3.3.2).
Smoke Damper Actuation Methods

Damper Location Activation Method
Activation controlled by a smoke detector within 5 feet of the

Within a duct damper with no air outlets or inlets between the detector and
the damper.
Activation controlled by a spot type detector listed for
Above smoke barrier doors in a smoke barrier releasing service should be installed on either side of the
smoke barrier door opening.
Activation controlled by a spot type detector listed for
In an un-ducted opening in a wall releasing service should be installed within 5 feet of the
damper.
Activation controlled by smoke detector system in the
In a corridor wall
corridor.
Where a total-coverage smoke detector system is provided
All within areas served by HVAC system, dampers are
permitted to be controlled by the smoke detection system.
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Smoke dampers are required at locations where ducts or air transfer openings of an air distribution system penetrate
assemblies, including:
• Public Corridors (NYCBC 716.5.2.2);

• Shaft enclosures (NYCBC Section 716.5.3);
• Smoke barrier walls (NYCBC Section 716.5.5);
• Horizontal Exits in fire walls (NYCBC Section 716.5.1);
• Smoke Partitions (NYCBC Section 716.5.7).
• Smoke-tight construction (NYCBC Section 509.4.2)
The table below reiterates smoke damper (SD) requirements and provides a number of exceptions in
accordance with the NYCBC.
Combination Smoke/Fire Dampers
Where a penetration of a smoke barrier is required to be provided with a fire damper, a combination fire and smoke
damper equipped and arranged to be both smoke- and heat-responsive should be provided (NYCBC Section
716.5). Combination smoke/fire dampers are required in the following locations:
• Shaft penetrations (NYCBC 716.5.3).
The table below reiterates combination smoke/fire damper requirements and provides a number of
exceptions in accordance with the NYCBC.
Through Penetration Protection
Penetrations into or through fire barriers, smoke barrier walls, fire partitions, floor/ceiling assemblies, or the ceiling
membrane of a roof/ceiling assembly are required to be protected with an approved penetration or membrane
penetration assembly (NYCBC Section 709). See NYCBC Section 709 for exceptions. Through penetrations shall
be protected by an approved penetration fire stop system installed as tested in accordance with ASTM E 814 or UL
1479, with a minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 inch of water and shall have a F rating of not less than
the required fire-resistance rating of the wall penetrated.
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Damper Exceptions
The table below has been developed by Howe Engineers in identifying where dampers are required and where
exceptions exist.
FD SD NYCBC Applicable SD, FD & SD/FD Damper Exceptions

Penetrations tested in accordance with ASTM E119 as part of a fire-
resistance rated assembly (FD). [NYCBC 717.5.2 Exception 1]
Ducts used as part of an approved smoke control system (FD).
[NYCBC 716.5.2 Exception 2]
Fire Barriers Where fire barriers walls have a FRR of less than 1-hour and the
Not
(including following conditions apply:
Required Required 716.5.2
horizontal • The Building is protected throughout by automatic sprinklers;
(NR)
exits)3 • Penetrations are limited to a ducted HVAC system conveying supply,
return or exhaust air;
• HVAC ducts are minimally 26 gage;
• HVAC ducts are continuous from the AHU to the air outlet and inlet
terminals (FD). [NYCBC 716.5.2 Exception 3]
Smoke dampers are not required where openings in ducts are limited to
Smoke
NR Required 716.5.5 a single smoke compartment and ducts are constructed of steel (SD).
Barriers4
[NYCBC 716.5.5 Exception 1]
Steel exhaust sub ducts extending at least 22-inches vertically in an
exhaust shaft provided there is a continuous upward airflow to the
outside (FD). [NYCBC 716.5.3 Exception 1.1]
Penetrations tested in accordance with ASTM E119 as part of a fire-
resistance rated assembly (FD). [NYCBC 716.5.3 Exception 1.2]
Ducts used as part of an approved smoke control system (FD).
[NYCBC 716.5.3 Exception 1.3]
A duct that penetrates a fire-resistance rated floor/ceiling assembly that
connects not more than 2 stories is permitted without a shaft enclosure,
Fire / Smoke Dampers
Shafts 716.5.3 provided that a listed fire damper is installed at the floor line. [NYCBC
Required
716.6.3].
Kitchen, clothes dryer, bathroom and toilet room exhaust openings are
installed with steel exhaust sub ducts, having a minimum wall thickness
of 0.187-inch (No. 36 gage), the sub ducts extend at least 22 inches
vertically, and an exhaust fan providing continuous airflow to the
outside is installed at the top of the shaft terminal. The exhaust fan
should be provided with an uninterruptible power system for the first 15
minutes of loss of primary power (SD). [NYCBC 716.5.3 Exception 2
for Group B and R occupancies only]
Ductwork has a minimum wall thickness of 0.019 inches and there are
Corridors NR Required 717.5.2.2 not openings that serve the corridor (SD). [NYCBC 716.5.2.2
Exception 2]
Ductwork does not exceed 100 square inches, constructed of steel a
minimum of 0.0217 inch in thickness, does not have openings that
Fire communicate with the corridor, installed above the ceiling, shall not
Required NR 716.5.4
Partitions terminate at a wall register in the fire resistance rated wall, 12-inch long
by 0.060-inch-thick steel sleeve centered in each duct opening and
secured by rectangle angles (SD). [NYCBC 716.5.4 Exception 3]
3
Fire barriers within the building will include: Occupancy separations (if provided) and special use room enclosures.
4
Smoke barriers within the building will include: Fire service elevator lobby separations.
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Protected Vertical Openings
Vertical openings through floors will be protected by fire-rated assemblies in accordance with NYCBC Section
707.3. Vertical openings include exit stairs, elevator shafts, and mechanical shafts. Shafts and exit enclosures will
be enclosed with listed and approved shaft enclosure assemblies that provide a 1-hour fire-resistant rated
noncombustible shaft assembly per NYCBC Section 707.3, as the shafts will connect less than four (4) stories.
Enclosed exit stairs within the building will be designed with 1-hour fire-rated separations. The stair supporting
construction is required to minimally maintain the fire-resistance rating of the stair itself.
The floor openings requiring shaft protection will include, but are not limited to:
• Grease Ducts, Trash chutes and linen chutes

• Elevator Shafts
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing shafts
• Exit Stairways
Duct systems throughout the building that do not connect more than two (2) stories and are not required to be
enclosed in shafts are not required to be provided with smoke dampers, provided the annular space around the
shaft is sealed with an approved material (NYCBC Section 713).
In Assembly occupancies, the exit access travel distance is permitted to be measured from the most remote point
within a building to an exit using unenclosed exit access stairways or ramps in the first and second stories above
grade plane in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1. The first and second stories above grade plane shall have access to the minimum number of approved
independent exits as required by Section 1021.1, but in no case shall there be less than two means of egress. Such
interconnected stories shall not be open to other stories. Unenclosed exit stairways shall be remotely located in
accordance with Section 1015.2 (NYCBC Section 1016.1 Exception 4).
Travel distance on unenclosed exit access stairways or ramps and on connecting stories shall also be included in
the travel distance measurement. The measurement along stairways shall be made on a plane parallel and tangent
to the stair tread nosings in the center of the stairway.
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MEANS OF EGRESS SYSTEM DESIGN
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Occupant Load
The occupant load for each space within the building is determined using the occupant load factors listed in NYCBC
Table 1004.1.1 and the requirements for fixed seating in Section 1004.7, as shown in the table below.
SPACE OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR PER PERSON
Fixed Seating (Bleachers) 1 person per 18 inches of seating length
Lounge 15 square feet (net) per person
Exterior Patio 15 square feet (net) per person
Tennis Courts Modification (NYCBC Section 1004.1.2)
Locker Rooms 50 square feet (gross) per person
Offices 100 square feet (gross) per person
Circulation 100 square feet (gross) per person
Storage/MEP 300 square feet (gross) per person
NYCBC Section 1004.1.2 permits modifications when the actual number of occupants of any space will be
significantly lower than listed in Table 1004.1.1; the commissioner may establish a lower basis for the
determination of the number of occupants. The occupant load of the tennis courts will not be as high as
when calculated in accordance with NYCBC Table 1004.1.1 as there will be maximum of 4 players on one
tennis court at a time. It is Howe Engineers opinion that the occupant load of the tennis courts should be
calculated using the maximum expected occupant load on the courts. This will require discussion and
approval from the New York City Building department.
The maximum expected occupant load on the tennis courts on Level 01 and the occupied roof is 36
(excluding the fixed seating). Below is a table with the breakdown of occupants.
Savitt Tennis Center – Court Occupant Load

Occupants
Students on Tennis Courts 24

Coaches Home 3
Coaches Away 3
Umpires 6
Total 36
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The following tables outline the calculated occupant load for the proposed plans.
Savitt Tennis Center - Level 01
Loading Factor
Room Size (sq. ft.) (sq. ft. per Occupancy
occupant)
Tennis Courts 38,129 - 36
Fixed Seating (Bleachers) - 18"/occ. 216
Locker Room 1,185 50 24
Fitness 448 50 9
Lounge 401 15 27
Exterior Patio 609 15 41
Business/Circulation 9286 100 93
Storage/MEP 258 300 1
Total Occupancy 447
Loading Factor
occupant)
Lounge 119 15 8
Break Room 23 15 2
Locker Room 1,646 50 33
Business/Circulation 6,606 100 67
Storage/MEP 284 300 1
Total Occupancy 111
Loading Factor
Room Size (sq. ft.) Occupancy
(sq. ft. per occupant)
MEP 1,209 300 5
Total Occupancy 5
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Savitt Tennis Center – Level 04
Loading Factor
occupant)
Tennis Courts 37,736 - 36
Fixed Seating (Bleachers) - 18"/occ. 432
Total Occupancy 468
Number of Exit Access Doorways
NYCBC Section 1015.1.1 requires that four (4) or more exits be provided when a space has a calculated occupant
load of greater than 1,000 occupants. Three (3) exits must be provided if the occupant load of the space exceeds
500 occupants. NYCBC Section 1015.1 requires two exits for all areas exceeding the occupant loads shown in
NYCBC Table 1015.1. For a Group A or Group B occupancy, two exits are required if the occupant load exceeds
74 occupants. For a Group S occupancy, two exits are required if the occupant load exceeds 29 occupants.
Occupied roofs shall be provided with exits as required for stories (NYCBC Section 1021.1).
Level 01 of the Savitt Tennis Center has an occupant load of 447 (using the modification discussed above)
and will need to be provided with two (2) exits. On Level 01, five (5) means of egress are provided from the
building, two (2) of which are remote means of egress.
Level 02 of the Savitt Tennis Center has an occupant load of 111 and will need to be provided with two (2)
exits. On Level 02, four (4) means of egress are provided from the floor level, two (2) of which are remote
means of egress.
Level 03 of the Savitt Tennis Center has an occupant load of 5 and will need to be provided with one (1)
exit. On Level 03, one (1) means of egress is provided from the floor level.
Level 04 of the Savitt Tennis Center has a calculated occupant load of 468 (utilizing the modification
discussed above) and will need to be provided with two (2) exits. On Level 04, three (3) means of egress
are currently provided from the floor level, two (2) of which are remote means of egress.
It should be noted that the means of egress for unique spaces such as boiler rooms, furnace rooms, and refrigeration
machinery rooms is governed by NYCBC Section 1015.3 through Section 1015.5. Boiler rooms, incinerator rooms,
and furnace rooms require two (2) means of egress where the area of the space is over 500 square feet and any
fuel-fired equipment exceeds 400,000 BTU input capacity (NYCBC Section 1015.3). Where two means of egress
are required, one (1) is permitted to be a fixed ladder or an alternating tread device. The exits must be remotely
located at a distance equal to one-half the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the room.
Refrigeration machinery rooms larger than 1,000 square feet must have at least two (2) exits (NYCBC Section
1015.4). All portions of the machinery rooms must be within 150 feet of an exit or exit access doorway, an increase
in travel distance is permitted in accordance with Section 1016.1. Doors must swing in the direction of egress travel
regardless of the occupant load served. Doors must be tight fitting and self-closing.
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Arrangement of Means of Egress (NYCBC Section 1015.2.1)
Where two (2) exits or exit access doors are required from a sprinklered space, they must be placed not less than
one-third the overall diagonal distance of the space, measured in a straight line between the exit doors or exit
access doors.
Where there are three (3) or more exits, or exit access doors, at least two (2) of the exits or exit access doors are
required to meet the remoteness as defined above. The additional exits shall be located as remotely as possible.
Exit Capacities
The exits within the building will be designed using the exit capacity factors listed in NYCBC Section 1005.1. The
exit capacity for stairs is calculated at 0.30 inches per occupant, while all other means of egress components are
calculated at 0.20 inches per occupant when the building is fully sprinklered (NYCBC Section 1005.1). The minimum
required clear width shall not be less than those outlined within other sections of this report, which have been
excerpted in the table below for reference.
EGRESS
EGRESS CAPACITY MINIMUM REQUIRED
COMPONENT FACTOR CLEAR WIDTH
44 inches
Stairways 0.30 inches per person
(NYCBC Section 1009.1)
32 inches
Doors 0.20 inches per person
(NYCBC Section 1008.1.1.1)
The following tables outline the calculated exit capacity on each floor within the building.
Clear Width
Capacity
of Limiting Exit Capacity
Area Exit Description Factor (in /
Component (people)
occ)
(in)
Door 69 0.2 345

Main Exit
Door 69 0.2 345
Exit 1 Door 34 0.2 170
Level 01 Exit 2 Door 34 0.2 170
Exit 3 Door 34 0.2 170
Exit 4 Door 34 0.2 170
Total 1,025 >447
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Clear Width
Capacity
Component (people)
occ)
(in)
Door* 34 0.2 170

Stair 01
Stair 72 0.3 240
Exit
Access
Stair* 55 0.3 183
Stairway
1
Exit
Level 02 Access
Stair* 60 0.3 200
Stairway
2
Exit
Access
Stair* 43 0.3 143
Stairway
3
Total 696 >111
Clear Width of
Exit Capacity Factor
Area Limiting Exit Capacity (people)
Description (in / occ)
Component (in)
Stair Door* 32 0.2 160

Level 03 01
Stair 72 0.3 240
Total 160 >5
Clear Width
Capacity
Component (people)
occ)
(in)
Door 68 0.2 340

Stair 01
Stair* 72 0.3 240
Exterior Door* 32 0.2 160

Level 04 Stair 1
Stair 54 0.3 180
Exterior Door* 32 0.2 160

Stair 2
Stair 54 0.3 180
Total 560 >468
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As seen in the tables above, the proposed means of egress capacity exceeds the occupant load for all
levels of the building. The occupant load calculated utilizes NYCBC Section 1004.1.2 which permits the
commissioner to establish a lower basis for the determination of the number of occupants.
Assembly Main Exit (NYCBC Section 1028.2)
Buildings occupied by Group A that have an occupant load of greater than 300 must be provided with a main exit.
Such main exit must be sufficient width to accommodate not less than one-half of the occupant load, but such width
must not be less than the total required width of all means of egress leading to the exit. Where the main use or
dominant occupancy of the building is classified as Group A, the main exit must front on at least one street or an
unoccupied space not less than 10 feet in width that adjoins a street or public way. Other additional exits must
provide an egress capacity for at least one-half of the total occupant load served by that level and comply with
Section 1015.2 (NYCBC Section 1028.2).
It is Howe Engineers’ opinion that the main exit is required to be sized for the occupant load of each floor
level individually as this is consistent with how multi-level buildings egress. The main exit on Level 01 of
the Savitt Tennis Center provides 69” of clear width, or an egress capacity of 345. Thus, satisfying the
requirement for the main exit of an assembly occupancy with an occupant load in excess of 300. The main
exit on the occupied rood of the Savitt Tennis Center provides a 68” door and a 72” stair, or an egress
capacity of 240. Thus, satisfying the requirement for the main exit of an assembly occupancy with an
occupant load in excess of 300. This requires an intermediate handrail to be provided as all portions of the
stair are required to be within 30” of a handrail per NYCBC Section 1012.9.
Exit Access Travel Distance (NYCBC Section 1016)
The maximum exit access travel distance for each of the occupancies will be in accordance with the requirements
contained in NYCBC Section 1016.1 and Table 1016.1. Refer to the table below:
OCCUPANCY MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TRAVEL DISTANCE

(Sprinklered)
Group A Refer to Section 1028.7
Group S-1 200 feet
Group B 300 feet
Group S-2 250 feet
In assembly occupancies, travel distances must be considered for primary and secondary exits, the maximum exit
access travel distance must be in accordance with NYCBC Table 1028.7.
OCCUPANCY PRIMARY MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SECONDARY MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE

TRAVEL DISTANCE TRAVEL DISTANCE
(Sprinklered) (Sprinklered)
Group A-4 150 250
Group A-5 200 300
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It is Howe Engineers opinion that as the tennis courts on the occupied roof will be outdoors, they can be
considered as Group A-5 Assembly. Therefore, the travel distances are permitted to be in accordance with
NYCBC Table 1028.7 for Group A-5 instead of Group A-4.
Exit access travel distance must be measured from the most remote point within a story along the natural and
unobstructed path of horizontal and vertical egress travel to the entrance of an exit (NYCBC Section 1016.1).
Where an exit access stairway or ramp is used as part of the means of egress system, the travel distance along the
exit access stairway or ramp must be included in the exit access travel distance measurement (NYCBC Section
1016.1). The measurement along exit access stairways and ramps must comply with the following:
• Stairways: measurements must be made on a plane parallel and tangent to the stair tread and nosings in
the center of the stair and landings.
• Ramps: measurement along ramps must be made on the walking surface in the center of the ramp and
landing.
Note that an “exit” is defined by NYCBC Section 202 as that portion of a means of egress system between the exit
access and the exit discharge or public way. Exit components include exterior exit doors at the level of exit
discharge, interior exit stairways and ramps, exit passageways, exterior exit stairways and ramps and horizontal
exits.
Egress through Intervening Spaces (NYCBC Section 1014.2)
Exit access from a room or space should not pass through an adjacent room or space, except where the room or
area is accessory to the area being served. Exit access is not permitted to pass through kitchens, storerooms,
restrooms, closets or other similar spaces. In addition, the exit access is not permitted to pass through rooms subject
to locking.
Common Path of Travel Limits (NYCBC Table 1014.3)
Maximum common path of egress travel distance is limited to 75 feet for all occupancies.
Dead End Corridor Limits (NYCBC Section 1018.4)
Per NYCBC Section 1018.4, where more than one exit or exit access doorway is required, the exit access must be
arranged such that there are no dead ends longer than:
• Assembly Occupancies 20 feet

• Business Occupancies 50 feet
• Storage Occupancies 50 feet
Note that a dead-end corridor is not limited where the length is less than 2.5 times the minimum width of the
dead end.
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Exit Access Corridors (NYCBC Section 1018)
Corridors used for the exit access portion of the means of egress will be constructed in accordance with the NYCBC
Section 1018. The exit access corridors will provide sufficient clear width to accommodate the number of occupants
exiting through the corridor, but will never be less than 44 inches unless serving an occupant load of less than 50
people, in which case they can be 36 inches.
Per NYCBC Table 1018.1.1, as the building will be fully sprinklered, rated corridors are not required for the
occupancies within the building.
Exit Stair Discharge (NYCBC 1027)
Exits shall discharge directly to the exterior of the building. The exit discharge shall be at grade or shall provide
direct access to grade. The exit discharge shall not reenter a building. The combined use of Exceptions 1 and
2 below shall not exceed 50 percent of the number and capacity of the required exits.:
• A maximum of 50 percent of the number and capacity of the exit enclosures is permitted to egress through
protected areas on the level of discharge provided all of the following are met:
o Such protected area shall provide a free and unobstructed path of travel to an exterior exit door
and such exit is readily visible and identifiable within 40 feet from the point of termination of the
exit enclosure.
o The protected area shall be separated from areas below by construction conforming to the fire-
resistance rating for the exit enclosure.
o The protected area shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. All portions
of the level of exit discharge with access to the egress path shall either be protected throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2,
or separated from the egress path in accordance with the requirements for the enclosure of exits.
o The capacity of the protected area shall not be less than required by Section 1027.2 in addition
to the occupant load of all exits serving communication spaces.
• A maximum of 50 percent of the number and capacity of the exit enclosures is permitted to egress
through a vestibule provided all of the following are met:
o The entire area of the vestibule is separated from areas below by construction conforming to the
fire-resistance rating for the exit enclosure.
o The depth from the exterior of the building is not greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) and the length
is not greater than 30 feet.
o The area is separated from the remainder of the level of exit discharge by construction providing
protection at least the equivalent of approved wired glass in steel frames.
o The area is used only for means of egress and exits directly to the outside.
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Stairway Construction (NYCBC Section 1009)
Stairways serving occupied portions of the building must comply with NYCBC Section 1009.
1. Stairways must have a minimum headroom clearance of not less than 84 inches measured vertically from
a line connecting the edge of the stair nosing’s. Such headroom must be continuous above the stairway
to the point where the line intersects the landing below, one (1) tread depth beyond the bottom riser. The
minimum clearance must be maintained for the full width of the stairway and landing.
2. The stair dimensions are as follows:
a. Minimum width: (NYCBC Section 1009.1)
i. 44 inches, but not less than the width required for egress capacity
ii. 36 inches where serving 50 people or less
b. Riser height: (NYCBC Section 1009.4.2)
i. 4 inches minimum
ii. 7 inches maximum
c. Treads: (NYCBC Section 1009.4.2)
i. Minimum tread depth is 11 inches, measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the most
forward projection of the treads above and below.
3. Stair treads and risers must be of uniform shape and size. The tolerance between the largest and smallest
riser height or between the largest and smallest tread in any flight of stairs must not exceed 3/8-inch.
4. Landings: (NYCBC Section 1009.5)
a. The depth of a landing shall not be less than the width of the stairway but does not need to exceed
48 inches in straight stairs, in a straight run configuration.
Exception: Doors when opening shall not project more than 50% of the width of the landing.
When the door is fully open, it shall not project more than 7 inches into the stair landing.
b. The vertical distance between landings shall not exceed 12 feet. (NYCBC Section 1009.7)
c. Landings are required to have the minimum width so as not to reduce the width of the stair and
shall not be less than the width of the door. (NYCBC Section 1009.5)
d. The minimum headroom clearance in a stair shall be not less than 7 feet. (NYCBC
Section 1009.2)
5. Stairways must be constructed of materials consistent with the types of materials permitted within Type IB
construction, with the exception of handrails, which are permitted to be of constructed of wood (NYCBC
Section 1009.6).
6. The walking surface for treads and landings of a stairway must not be sloped steeper than 2% in any
direction. Stairway treads and landings must have a solid surface, with floor surfaces securely attached
(NYCBC Section 1009.6.1).
7. The walls and soffits within enclosed usable spaces below a stair must be separated from the stair by
1-hour fire-resistance rated construction or the fire-resistance rating of the stair, whichever is greater
(NYCBC Section 1009.6.3).
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Exterior Exit Stairway (NYCBC Section 1026)
Exterior exit stairways serving as an element of a required means of egress must comply with NYCBC Section
1026.
1. Exterior exit stairways serving as an element of a required means of egress must be open on at least one
side. An open side must have a minimum of 35 square feet of aggregate open area adjacent to each floor
level and the level of each intermediate landing. The required open area must be located not less than 42
inches above the adjacent floor or landing level (NYCBC Section 1026.3).
2. The open areas adjoining exterior exit stairways must be either yards, courts, or public ways; the remaining
sides are permitted to be enclosed by the exterior walls of the building (NYCBC Section 1026.4).
3. Exterior exit stairways must be located in accordance with NYCBC Section 1027.3 (NYCBC Section
1026.6).
a. Exterior stairways must be located at least 10 feet from adjacent lot lines and from other buildings
on the same lot unless the adjacent building exterior walls and openings are protected in
accordance with Section 705 based on fire separation distance (NYCBC Section 1027.3).
4. Exterior exit stairways must be separated from the interior of the building as required in NYCBC Section
1022.1. Openings must be limited to those necessary for egress from normally occupied spaces (NYCBC
Section 1026.6).
a. Exception 1: Separation from the interior of the building is not required in buildings that are no
more than two (2) stories above grade plane where a level of exit discharge serving such
occupancies is the first story above grade plane.
5. Outdoor stairways and outdoor approaches to stairways must be designed so that water will not
accumulate on walking surfaces. Treads, platforms and landings that are part of exterior stairways in
climates subject to snow or ice must be protected to prevent the accumulation of same (NYCBC Section
1009.6.2).
As the building is considered as one (1) story with a mezzanine and an occupied roof, it is Howe Engineers
opinion that a separation between the exterior exit stairways and the interior of the building does not need
to be maintained. This requires further discussion with Howe Engineers.
As the climate in New York City is subject to snow and ice, treads, platforms, and landings are required to
be protected to prevent their accumulation. This may require a roof to be provided over the exterior exit
stairways or a robust maintenance plan to be established. This will require further discussion with Howe
Engineers and the New York City Building department.
Handrails (NYCBC Section 1012)
Handrails are required to be provided as follows on stairs and ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (NYCBC
1009.12, 1010.8, 1012). New handrails will be provided in accordance with the provisions below as well as the
requirements contained in ADA.
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1. Handrails on both sides of the stairs so that handrails can be accessed from any part of the stair within 30
inches of the required width. Where handrails are provided in the middle of aisle stairs, there must be an
additional intermediate handrail located approximately 12 inches below the main handrail.
2. The same requirement applies to ramps where the slope is greater than 1:20.
3. Handrails are required to be installed between 34 and 38 inches above the stair surfaces.
4. The handrail shall extend the full length of the stair or ramp.
5. Handrails will return to a wall, guard, or the walking surface or will be continuous to the handrail of an
adjacent stair flight or ramp run. At stairways where handrails are not continuous between flights, the
handrails will extend horizontally at least 12 inches beyond the top riser and continue to slope for the depth
of one tread beyond the bottom riser. At ramps where handrails are not continuous between runs the
handrail will extend horizontally above the landing 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the top and
bottom ramps.
6. Handrails with a circular cross section must have an outside diameter of at least 1.25 inches but not more
than 2 inches. If the handrail is not circular, the perimeter dimension must be at least 4 inches but not
greater than 6.25 inches with a maximum cross-section dimension of 2.25 inches.
i. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6.25 inches must provide a graspable finger recess area
on both sides of the profile. The finger recess must begin within a distance of 0.75 inch measured
vertically from the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of at least 5/16 inch within 7/8
inch below the widest portion of the profile. This required depth will continue for at least 3/8 inch
to a level that is not less than 1.75 inches below the tallest portion of the profile. The minimum
width of the handrail above the recess will be 1.25 inches to a maximum 2.75 inches.
ii. Edges will have a minimum radius of 0.01 inch.
7. The handrail is not permitted to project more than 4.5 inches into the required width of a stair or a ramp.
8. Clearance between the handrail and the wall or guard must be 1-1/2”.
Guardrails (NYCBC Section 1013)
Guards shall be design and installed in accordance with Section 1013 for indoor spaces. Specific requirements are
as follows:
1. Guards will be provided along the open side of walking surfaces, stairways, ramps and landings which are
located more than 30 inches above the floor or grade.
2. Guards must form a protective barrier not less than 42 inches in height, measured vertically above the
leading edge of the tread, or adjacent walking surface.
3. Open guards must contain balusters or ornamental patterns such that a four-inch diameter sphere cannot
pass through any opening up to a height of 36 inches. From a height of 36 inches to 42 inches above the
adjacent walking surfaces, a sphere 4 3/8 inches in diameter shall not pass.
EXCEPTIONS
a. The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail at the open side of a stairway
shall be of a maximum size such that a sphere of six (6) inches in diameter cannot pass through
the opening.
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b. At elevated walking surfaces for access to and use of electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems
or equipment, guards shall have balusters or be of solid materials such that a sphere with a
diameter of 21 inches cannot pass through any opening.
Panic Hardware (NYCBC Section 1008.1.10)
Each door in a means of egress from the building having an occupant load of 50 or more people must not contain
a lock or latch unless it is listed panic hardware.
• Panic hardware must be listed in accordance with UL 305; Fire exit hardware must be listed in accordance
with UL 10C and UL 305
• Panic hardware must be mounted at or between 34 inches and 48 inches in height above the finished
floor. (NYCBC Section 1008.1.9.2)
• The door is required to unlatch when subjected to a force of not more than 15 pounds.
• The activation portion of the device is not permitted to extend less than one half the width of the door leaf.
• Panic Hardware must be provided in electric rooms if the electric room has over 1,200 amperes and is
more than 6-feet wide.
Doors (NYCBC Section 1008)
Doors throughout the building must comply with NYCBC Section 1008.1.
1. Dimensional Requirements (NYCBC 1008.1.1)
Minimum clear width: 32 inches
Maximum size of a door leaf: 48 inches
Minimum Clear Height: 6 feet – 8 inches
2. Doors shall be side-hinged swinging in all spaces except within storage areas.
3. Doors serving a space with 50 people or more are required to swing in the direction of egress travel
towards the exit.
4. While opening, doors are not permitted to project more than 50 percent of the required clear width in
an exit stair or exit access stairway at any moment during the swing when opening. In addition, doors,
when fully open, are not permitted to project more than 7 inches into the required exit clear width
(NYCBC 1005.2).
Exit Signage (NYCBC Section 1011)
1. Exit signs must be provided in each room or space that requires more than one (1) exit or exit access.
2. Exit signs must be placed such that no point within an exit access corridor is more than 100 feet or the
listed viewing distance of the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible sign.
3. Every exit sign and directional exit sign must have plainly legible letters not less than 6 inches high with
the principal strokes of the letters not less than ¾ inch wide. The word “EXIT” shall have letters having a
width not less than 2 inches (51 mm) wide except the letter “I,” and the minimum spacing between letters
shall not be less than 0.375 inch (9.5 mm). In Group A and R-1 occupancies letters shall be not
less than 8 inches (203 mm) high. Signs larger than the minimum established in this section shall have
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letter widths, strokes and spacing in proportion to their height. The word “EXIT” must be in high contrast
with the background and shall be clearly discernible when the exit sign illumination means is or is not
energized. The letters of exit signs shall be red. If a chevron directional indicator is provided as part of
the exit sign, the construction shall be such that the direction of the chevron directional indicator cannot
be readily changed.
4. Exit signs and exit directional signs can be externally or internally illuminated. The level of illumination at
the sign’s surface must be no less than 25-foot candles.
5. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times and connected to an emergency power source having a duration
of not less than 90 minutes. Emergency power shall conform to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
6. Exit signs must be provided within 18-inches of the floor in electric rooms if the electric room has over
1,200 amperes and is more than 6 feet wide. In addition, panic hardware should be provided from these
spaces.
Means of Egress Lighting (NYCBC Section 1006)
NYCBC Section 1006 requires the following for means of egress lighting:
• The means of egress, including the exit discharge, must be illuminated at all times the building space
served by the means of egress is occupied, except aisle access ways in Group A occupancies.
• The means of egress illumination level must not be less than 1 foot-candle (11 lux) at the walking surface.
• The power supply for means of egress illumination must normally be provided by the premises’ electrical
supply. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate
all of the following areas:
o Aisles and unenclosed egress stairways in rooms and spaces that require two or more means of
egress.
o Corridors, exit enclosures and exit passageways.
o Exterior egress components at other than their levels of exit discharge until exit discharge is
accomplished for buildings required to have two or more exits.
▪ All components to the access to public way must be illuminated
o Interior exit discharge elements, as permitted in Section 1027.1, in buildings required to have two
or more exits.
o Exterior landings as required by Section 1008.1.6 for exit discharge doorways in buildings
required to have two or more exits.
• The emergency power system must provide power for a duration of not less than 90 minutes and must
consist of storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. The installation of the emergency
power system must be in accordance with Chapter 27 of the NYCBC.
• Emergency lighting facilities must be arranged to provide initial illumination that is at least an average of 1
foot-candle (11 lux) and a minimum at any point of 0.1 foot-candle (1 lux) measured along the path of
egress at floor level. Illumination levels are permitted to decline to 0.6 foot-candle (6 lux) average and a
minimum at any point of 0.06 foot-candle (0.6 lux) at the end of the emergency lighting time duration. A
maximum-to-minimum illumination uniformity ratio of 40 to 1 must not be exceeded.
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Mechanical and Utility Rooms
Mechanical and utility rooms have been designed to have an occupant load no greater than 30 people. In Group S-
1 and S-2 storage areas, the common path of travel is limited to 75 feet.
Mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and other similar spaces are considered normally unoccupied spaces.
Normally unoccupied spaces are not permitted to directly access exit enclosures. Exit access corridors constructed
in accordance with the vestibule requirements of the Code will be provided in order for mechanical and electrical
rooms to access exit enclosures (NYCBC Section 1023.5).
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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

SUMMARY OF FIRE PROTECTION FEATURES
The following Fire Protection and Life Safety Features will be provided in the building:
1. The building will be constructed of Type IB construction.

a. Alternatively, the building may be constructed as Type IIB if the unlimited area building provisions
are approved by the building department.
2. The building will be fully sprinklered as outlined in this section.
a. Alternatively, the area above the playing courts is not required to be sprinklered if the unlimited area
building provisions are approved by the building department. Regardless the building will be
considered as fully sprinklered if this exception is utilized, since it is an allowable exception.
3. A manual fire alarm system will be provided in the building and will meet current NFPA 72 spacing
requirements.
4. The building will be provided with an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with
NYCBC Section 907.5.2.2
5. Emergency Power and Standby Power for all life safety systems.
a. At least one elevator will be available to operate on Standby Power.
b. Egress Signage and Lighting will be provided with Emergency Power.
6. Portable fire extinguishers in supervised locations in accordance with NFPA 10.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PROTECTION
The Savitt Tennis Center will be provided with an automatic sprinkler system as required by NYCBC Section
903.2.1.4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4 occupancies where one of the following
conditions exists; the fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet, the fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more, the
aggregate occupant load of all fire areas occupied by Group A, located on any give floor other than the level of exit
discharge, is 300 or more.
Since the Group A-4 occupancy fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet, an automatic sprinkler system is
required to be provided throughout the building. The design densities of the sprinkler system will be determined
by the Engineer of Record. Further, any combustible concealed spaces will be required to be sprinklered. Further,
it should be noted that any combustible concealed spaces will need sprinkler protection as required by NFPA 13.
If the building is considered Type IIB and utilizes the unlimited area provisions, the enclosed participant
tennis court areas are not required to be sprinklered. Further, if Type IB Construction is required, there is
potential for a sprinkler effectiveness analysis to be performed to determine whether or not sprinklers will
be effective in the indoor Tennis Courts, due to the ceiling height of the space. It is Howe Engineers’ opinion
that the tennis courts on the roof are not required to be sprinklered as they are not enclosed building space
and smoke will not accumulate.
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FIRE ALARM
NYCBC Section 907.2.1 requires that a manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in
accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies where the occupant load due to the
assembly occupancy is 300 or more. It should be noted that manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group
A occupancies if the building is fully sprinklered, and provided that occupant notification is activated upon
sprinkler water flow.
Group A-4 occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more, shall initiate a presignal system in
accordance with NFPA 72 as amended by Appendix Q at a constantly attended location from which the Fire
Department shall be notified and live voice evacuation instructions shall be initiated using emergency
voice/alarm communications system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2. Emergency voice/alarm
communication will be provided within the building in accordance with NYCBC Section 907.5.2.2.
Manual Fire Alarm Pull Stations
If provided, manual fire alarm devices will be located no more than 5 feet from the entrance to each exit. Additional
manual fire alarm boxes will be located so that travel distance to the nearest manual pull station is no more than
200 feet.
EMERGENCY POWER
The following systems shall be provided with emergency power:
1. Emergency lighting along the means of egress in the building and along the exit discharge at a
minimum level of 1-foot candle. Emergency lighting shall be provided in those rooms when the area
is occupied. Subject to the approval of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
a. Complete Emergency Lighting shall be provided to the exit discharge of the building exits as
determined by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
2. Fire Alarm System and all associated equipment including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Fire alarm control panels (including all fire alarm control equipment throughout the facility).
b. Fire alarm controls.
c. Fire alarm power supply booster panels.
d. Digital fire alarm communicators and interface equipment.
e. Dedicated telephone line from the Fire Alarm Control Panel dialer.
f. Manual pull stations
3. Exit and Directional Exit Signs.
4. Elevators (transferable)
5. Power Operated Locks (if provided)
a. Manual override controls for any electric locking or hardware in the entire building.
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ELEVATOR PROVISIONS
An elevator is proposed to be provided near the main entrances in the southern portion of the building which will
serve all floors of the building including the occupied roof.
Phase I and Phase II recall equipment prescribed by the ASME 17.1 elevator code will be provided for the elevators.
Accessible elevators shall be located within the travel distance required by the Accessibility Standards.
The elevator shall be accessed from either an area of rescue assistance complying with Section 1007.6 or
a horizontal exit complying with Section 1025. Elevators are not required to be accessed from an area of
rescue assistance or horizontal exit in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
Two-way communication is required to be provided at the elevator landings, so that the elevator can be
considered as part of the accessible means of egress.
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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
The NYCBC requires that portable fire extinguishers must be provided in occupancies and locations as required by
the New York City Fire Code (NYCFC). NYCFC requires that all Groups A and B occupancies provide portable fire
extinguishers (NYCFC Section 906.1). As such, fire extinguishers must be provided throughout all enclosed areas
of the building. Portable fire extinguishers will be provided in locations where required by NFPA 10. Basic
requirements are as follows.
Actual Mounting Locations (2007 Edition NFPA 10)
• Bottom of extinguisher at least 4" above the floor (6.1.3.8.3).

• Top of extinguisher not more than 5 ft. above the floor (6.1.3.8.1).
• Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view (6.1.3.3.1).
• Cabinets shall not be locked (However, if extinguishers are in locations subject to malicious use, the
cabinets can be locked, but there must be a means to open them in an emergency. Example: breaking the
glass) (6.1.3.10.1).
• Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where readily accessible and immediately available in
the event of a fire. Preferably they shall be located along normal paths of travel, including at exits (6.1.3.1).
• Operating instruction shall be located on the front of the extinguisher and be clearly visible (manufacturer
requirement) (6.1.3.9.1).
• Fire extinguishers mounted in cabinets or wall recesses shall be placed so that the fire extinguisher
operating instructions face outward (6.1.3.10.3).
• The location of such fire extinguishers shall be marked conspicuously (6.1.3.10.2).
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
Fire Apparatus Access is addressed in the NYCFC. Per NYCFC 503.2, buildings shall be accessible to department
fire apparatus by way of a public street or approved fire apparatus access road, these shall provide access to the
frontage space of the building. A fire apparatus access road shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
the standards of the New York City Department of Transportation and in compliance with the following requirements:
• Fire apparatus access roads shall have an all-weather driving surface constructed of asphalt, concrete or
other approved permeable or impermeable material (NYCFC 503.2.2.1).
• Fire apparatus access roads shall be capable of supporting the imposed load of department apparatus
weighing at least 80,000 pounds and the operational load of department apparatus outrigger of 52,000
pounds over a 2 foot by 2 foot area (NYCFC 503.2.2.2).
• The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall not exceed 10 percent unless approved by the
commissioner (NYCFC 503.2.2.3).
• The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the commissioner
(NYCFC 503.2.2.4).
• The angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established
by the department based on the department’s fire apparatus (NYCFC 503.2.2.6).
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• Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 34 feet excluding shoulders,
except as provided in FC 503.2.3.1 through 503.2.3.4, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less
than 14 feet (NYCFC 503.2.3).
• Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner that impedes vehicular access, except
for lawful parking and speed bumps. Speed bumps shall be identified by approved signage or roadway
markings (NYCFC 503.2.5).
• The commissioner may require more than one fire apparatus access road to one or more buildings where
fire apparatus access is impeded to or on the primary access road as a result of substandard width public
streets, substandard width fire apparatus access roads, traffic patterns, traffic calming devices, railroad
crossings, and other conditions that would significantly delay an emergency response (NYCFC 503.2.6).
• Motor vehicles shall not be parked on fire apparatus access roads except in lawful parking spaces that do
not obstruct fire apparatus access. Curbside street parking that is lawfully established in accordance with
the Zoning Resolution, Building Code and/or other applicable laws, rules and regulations is allowed on any
fire apparatus access road if such curbside street parking does not reduce the usable roadway width to
less than 18 feet. This requirement shall not be applicable to fire apparatus access roads whose design
and use for parking was lawfully existing prior to the effective date of this section. For purposes of this
usable roadway width determination, the dimensions of each parking space shall not be less than
established by the department, consistent with the regulations of the New York City Department of
Transportation for vehicles intended to be parked in such spaces, or, in the absence of such standard, as
approved by the department (NYCFC 503.2.7).
• Dead-end fire apparatus access roads more than 150 feet in length, as measured from the curb line of the
nearest public street which is not itself a dead-end, shall be provided with an approved turnaround area
for fire apparatus in accordance with FC Table 503.2.9. Such roads more than 150 feet but not more than
400 feet in length shall not require a turnaround if all buildings served by the road that are further than 150
feet from the curb line of the nearest public street that is not a dead-end are protected throughout by a
sprinkler system, excluding buildings in which the lack of a sprinkler system is a lawfully existing condition
pursuant to FC 102.3, 102.4 and 102.5. Dead-end fire apparatus roads shall not exceed 400 feet in length
unless approved by the commissioner (NYCFC 503.2.9).
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Based on discussion with Perkins +Will, we understand that the proposed fire department vehicle access
has been discussed and approved by the New York City Fire Department.
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AUXILIARY RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The design installation, operation, and maintenance of in-building auxiliary radio communication systems dedicated
for fire department use, whether required to be provided or installed voluntarily, shall comply with NYCFC Section
511 (NYCFC Section 511.1).
ACCESSIBILITY
The Savitt Tennis Center will be designed in full compliance with Chapter 11 of the NYCBC and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Savitt Tennis Center must be designed to fully comply with Chapter 11 of the NYCBC and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA requires all of the following components to be accessible:
• 60% of all entrances

• All restrooms
• All changing rooms and showers (one of each feature minimally)
• At least one exterior pathway
• Parking (required percentage)
• Vertical access (elevator)
The following accessible features should be provided in the building:
• All restrooms and locker rooms should be accessible. Locker rooms should include the following
features:
o 36-inch wide accessible routes around all lockers. (including between benches and lockers)
o 5% of lockers should be accessible, with not less than one accessible locker
o At least one accessible shower stall
o Accessible toilet and plumbing fixtures
• The elevator will be fully accessible
• All exterior walkways must be accessible
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Public and Common-Use Spaces
The public and common-use spaces are those spaces inside or outside the building that are used by students, staff,
and/or visitors. These spaces must be accessible per the requirements of ADA. These spaces should be on an
accessible route that is at least 36 inches wide and which connects accessible parking, accessible entrances, and
public and common-use spaces. All doorways and openings located in common-use and public use spaces and
along accessible routes should comply with ADAAG Section 404.
Accessible Means of Egress
All spaces or elements that are required to be accessible must be provided with at least one accessible means of
egress. In spaces required to be provided with multiple means of egress, each space must be served by at least
two accessible means of egress. Exit access stairways are permitted to be considered part of the accessible means
of egress if they provide a clear width of at least 48 inches between the handrails and shall incorporate an area of
rescue assistance within an enlarged floor-level landing or shall be accessed from either an area of rescue
assistance complying with Section 1007.6 or a horizontal exit in accordance with NYCBC Section 1007.3. The clear
width of 48” between handrails and the area of rescue assistance are not required to be provided at the exit access
stairways since the building will be fully sprinklered. The elevator shall be accessed from either an area of rescue
assistance complying with Section 1007.6 or a horizontal exit complying with Section 1025. Elevators are not
required to be accessed from an area of rescue assistance or horizontal exit in buildings equipped throughout with
an automatic sprinkler system.
Accessible Seating Requirements
In places of assembly with fixed seating, the minimum number of accessible spaces provided must be in accordance
with the table below:
At least one companion seat complying with ICC A117.1 must be provided for each wheelchair space (NYCBC
Section 1108.2.3). Each building, room or space used for assembly purposes where audible communications are
integral to the use of the space must have an assistive listening system (NYCBC Section 1108.2.7).
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PLUMBING FIXTURES
The New York City Plumbing Code (NYCPC) requires specific plumbing fixtures for various spaces in the building.
The number of plumbing fixtures shall be determined based on the following factors, as excerpted from NYCPC
Table 403.1. Toilet facilities are required to not be located more than one story above or below the space required
and the path of travel to such facilities must not exceed 500 feet.
The following table outlines the plumbing fixture requirements for new construction. The factors that dictate the
fixture counts for the building depend on the intended and future function of the Savitt Tennis Center.
Occupancy Sub- Water closets Lavatories Drinking

Other
Category category Male Female Urinals Male Female Fountains
1 per 75 for the 1 per 40 for the

first 1,500 and first 1,500 and
1
1 per 120 for 1 per 60 for the up to
Assembly A-4 1 per 200 1 per 150 1 per 1,000 service
the remainder remainder 50%
sink
exceeding exceeding
1,500 1,500
1
up to
Business B 1 per 100 service
50%
sink
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The following tables outline the required plumbing fixtures for the Savitt Tennis Center based on the use of the calculated egress occupant load.
Savitt Tennis Center - Calculated Load Building Wide

Water closets Lavatories
Total
Occupancy Male Female Male Female Drinking
Occupancy Occupant
Category Fountains
Load
Required Urinals Required Required Required
up to
Assembly A-4 786 5.24 9.83 1.97 2.62 0.79
50%
up to
Business B 245 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.45
50%
TOTALS 1031 11 - 15 7 8 4
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The following tables outline the required plumbing fixtures for the Savitt Tennis Center based on the use of the program occupant load. The program load assumes
that only the tennis courts on Level 01 or the occupied roof will be used for a competitive match at once, although recreational play may occur on the other courts at
that time. Therefore, it is assumed that a competitive match will occur on the occupied roof as there is a greater number of spectator seating provided, and recreational
play on the Level 01 courts. This will require further discussion with Howe Engineers and approval from the local AHJ as the use of a non-simultaneous
use program load is not addressed within the NYCBC.
Savitt Tennis Center - Program Load
Occupants A B
Students on Occupied Roof
24
Tennis Courts
Students on Level 01 Tennis
24
Courts
Coaches Home 3
Coaches Away 3
Umpires 6
Receptionist 1
Spectators 432
Total 480 13
Savitt Tennis Center - Program Load Building Wide
Water closets Lavatories

Total
Occupancy Drinking
Occupancy Occupant Male Female Male Female
Category Fountains
Load
Required Urinals Required Required Required
up to
Assembly A-4 480 3.20 6.00 1.20 1.60 0.48
50%
up to
Business B 13 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.13
50%
TOTALS 493 5 - 7 3 3 1
Further, per Section 1109.2.1, an accessible family or assisted bathroom is required in assembly occupancies where 6 or more male or female fixtures are required.
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CONCLUSION
The Savitt Tennis Center is to be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable codes. During
this process, the building will be designed to provide levels of safety at least equivalent to the provisions contained
in the applicable codes. To achieve these levels of safety, the following primary features will be provided:
1. The building will be of Type IB construction and will comply with the non-separated mixed-use provisions
of NYCBC Section 508.3.
a. Alternatively, the building may be constructed as Type IIB if the unlimited area building provisions are
approved by the building department.
2. The building will be fully sprinklered throughout as outlined herein, which includes any combustible
concealed spaces being sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13.
a. Alternatively, the area above the playing courts is not required to be sprinklered if the unlimited area
building provisions are approved by the building department. Regardless the building will be considered
as fully sprinklered if this exception is utilized, since it is an allowable exception.
3. The means of egress system will be provided as proposed in this report and will meet the requirements of
the NYCBC.
4. The building will be provided with a manual fire alarm system as required by NYCBC Section 907.2.1.
5. The building will be provided with an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with
NYCBC Section 907.5.2.2.
6. The building will be designed as fully accessible in accordance with Chapter 11 of the NYCBC and ADA.
7. Plumbing fixtures will be provided in accordance with the provisions in the tables detailed above.
Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding the items addressed in this report.
Prepared by,
Howe Engineers, Inc.
Jeremy A. Mason, P.E.(MA)

Associate Principal
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Fire Protection and Life Safety

Code Compliance Strategy

101 Longwater Circle, Suite 203

SUBMITTED: MAY 27, 2020

APPLICABLE CODES AND REQUIREMENTS

• 2014 New York City Construction Codes (NYCCC):

GENERAL OPERATING ASSUMPTIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION - CODE COMPLIANCE APPROACH

SPECIAL FIRE SEPARATIONS REQUIRED

Room or Area Separation and/or Protection

BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA

FIRE RESISTANCE RATING

Fire Resistance Ratings of Structural Elements for Type IB Construction

Fire Resistance Rating for Exterior Non-Loading-Bearing Walls

• The closest interior lot line;

RATING (HOURS) ASSEMBLY (HOURS)

Fire walls and fire barriers having a fire 4 3

Maximum Area of Exterior Wall Openings

Based on NYCBC Table 705.8

FIRE RESISTANT JOINT SYSTEMS

INTERIOR FINISHES AND FLOOR FINISHES

Sprinklered Building (NYCBC Table 803.1)

VERTICAL EXITS AND ROOMS AND ENCLOSED

INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH REQUIREMENTS BY OCCUPANCY

PENETRATIONS OF DUCT AND AIR TRANSFER OPENINGS

Fire Damper Rating

Type of Penetration Minimum Fire Damper Rating

Less than 3-hour fire-resistance rated assemblies 1½ hours

3-hour or greater fire-resistance rated assemblies 3 hours

• Fire barriers (NYCBC Section 716.5.2);

Smoke Damper Actuation Methods

Activation controlled by a smoke detector within 5 feet of the

• Public Corridors (NYCBC 716.5.2.2);

Combination Smoke/Fire Dampers

• Shaft penetrations (NYCBC 716.5.3).

Through Penetration Protection

FD SD NYCBC Applicable SD, FD & SD/FD Damper Exceptions

Protected Vertical Openings

• Grease Ducts, Trash chutes and linen chutes

MEANS OF EGRESS SYSTEM DESIGN

SPACE OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR PER PERSON

Fixed Seating (Bleachers) 1 person per 18 inches of seating length

Lounge 15 square feet (net) per person

Exterior Patio 15 square feet (net) per person

Tennis Courts Modification (NYCBC Section 1004.1.2)

Locker Rooms 50 square feet (gross) per person

Offices 100 square feet (gross) per person

Circulation 100 square feet (gross) per person

Storage/MEP 300 square feet (gross) per person

Savitt Tennis Center – Court Occupant Load

Students on Tennis Courts 24

Savitt Tennis Center - Level 01

Total Occupancy 447

Savitt Tennis Center - Level 02

Total Occupancy 111

Savitt Tennis Center - Level 03

MEP 1,209 300 5

Savitt Tennis Center – Level 04

Total Occupancy 468

Number of Exit Access Doorways

Arrangement of Means of Egress (NYCBC Section 1015.2.1)

Savitt Tennis Center - Level 01

Door 69 0.2 345