ELECTRICALLY SUPERVISED

As applied to a control circuit, shall mean that in the event of interruption of the current supply or in the event of a break in the circuit, a specific signal will be given. ...more

ELEVATOR

A hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform that moves in guides in a substantially vertical direction, and that serves two or more floors of a building. ...more

ELEVATOR VESTIBULE

A room or space enclosed with noncombustible smoke barrier partitions with smoke stop doors conforming to subdivision (c) of section 27-371. Except for such smoke-stop doors, openings to ELEVATORS and to exits shall be the only other door openings permitted in the enclosing partitions. ***Local Law 26-2004. ...more

EMERGENCY INTERLOCK RELEASE SWITCH

As applied to an ELEVATOR, shall mean a device to make inoperative, in case of emergency, door or gate electric contacts or door interlocks. ...more

ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE

An ENCLOSED SIDEWALK CAFE is a SIDEWALK CAFE that is contained within a structure constructed predominantly of light materials such as glass, slow-burning plastic or lightweight metal. ...more

ENGINEER

A person licensed to practice the profession of engineering under the education law of the state of New York. (Link to NYS Education Department Online License Verification) ...more

ENLARGEMENT, OR TO ENLARGE

An ENLARGEMENT is an addition to the FLOOR AREA of an existing BUILDING, an increase in the size of any other structure, or an increase in that portion of a tract of land occupied by an existing USE. To ENLARGE is to make an ENLARGEMENT.
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ENLARGEMENT

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EQUIVALENT UNIFORM LOAD

A conventionalized representation of an element of dead or live load, used for the purposes of design in lieu of the actual dead or live load. ...more

ESCALATOR

A power driven, inclined, continuousstairway used for raising or lowering passengers. ...more

EXISTING BUILDING

A BUILDING, whether high rise or low rise:
(1) Which on 4/1/1984 is complete or under construction, or
(2) For which an application for approval of plans has been filed with the department prior to 10/1/1984 and construction commenced prior to 4/1/2986, provided that those requirements of this code applicable to existing buildings classified in the same occupancy group as the proposed building shall be complied with in accordance with the time limitations set forth in this code. (See New NYC Construction Codes Definition of EXISTING BUILDING OR STRUCTURE)
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EXISTING BUILDING OR STRUCTURE

(i) A building or structure in existence prior to the effective date of this code or one for which a lawful building permit was issued for the erection of such building or structure prior to the effective date of this code.

(ii) A building or structure erected in accordance with the 1968 building code under a lawful building permit issued for the erection of such building or structure after the effective date of this code in accordance with section 28-101.4.2 of this code.

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EXISTING HIGH RISE BUILDING

A BUILDING, classified as a high rise structure:
(1) Which on 4/1/2984 is complete or under construction, or
(2) For which an application for approval of plans has been filed with the department prior to 10/1/1984 and construction commenced prior to 4/1/1986, provided that those requirements of this code applicable to existing buildings classified in the same occupancy group as the proposed building shall be complied with in accordance with the time limitations set forth in this code.
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EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING, 100' OR MORE IN HT

(1) which on 1/18/1973 is complete or under construction, or (2) for which plans have been filed before 1/18/1973 and construction commenced on or before 1/18/1974, or (3) for which plans are filed on or before 1/18/1974 and construction commenced on or before 1/18/1975 and further provided that all the requirements for such existing office buildings are fully complied with in the course of construction and before completion. An office building 100' or more in height or a building classified in occupancy group E, 100' or more in height: (1) which on 1/18/1973 is complete or under construction, or (2) for which plans have been filed before 1/18/1973 and construction commenced on or before 1/18/1974, or (3) for which plans are filed on or before 1/18/1974 and construction commenced on or before 1/18/1975 and further provided that all the requirements for such existing office buildings are fully complied with in the course of construction and before completion. ...more

EXIT

A means of egress from the interior of a BUILDING to an OPEN EXTERIOR SPACE which is provided by the use of the following, either singly or in combination: exterior door openings, VERTICAL EXITS, EXIT PASSAGEWAYS, HORIZONTAL EXITS, INTERIOR STAIRS, EXTERIOR STAIRS, fire towers or fire escapes; but not including ACCESS STAIRS, aisles, corridor doors or CORRIDORS. ...more

EXIT PASSAGEWAY

A horizontal extension of a VERTICAL EXIT, or a passage leading from a YARD or COURT to an OPEN EXTERIOR SPACE. ...more

EXTENSION, OR TO EXTEND

An EXTENSION is an increase in the amount of existing FLOOR AREA used for an existing USE, within an existing BUILDING. To EXTEND is to make an EXTENSION. ...more

EXTERIOR SEPARATION

The shortest distance across an unobstructed outdoor space measured from the furthest projection of the exterior wall of a building to an INTERIOR LOT LINE or to a line halfway between the wall and that of any other building on the same lot, or to the centerline of an adjacent street or other public space.
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EXTERIOR STAIR

A stair open to the outdoor air, that serves as a required exit. (See ACCESS STAIR and INTERIOR STAIR) ...more