Windows on property line

[Robert J. OConnor]

Originally Posted by dkoniuk

It says a "fire separation distance less than three feet". Now that would mean from the next building, wouldn't it. It does not mention from the property line. So then they can put the window if their wall is on the property line sa long as the nect building is more that the three feet.

Fire Separation Distance is measured to the property line, not an adjacent building. Here is a definition quote from the RCNYS:

RCNYS Section R202:
FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE. The distance measured from the building face to the closest interior lot line, to the centerline of a street, alley or public way, or to an imaginary line between two buildings on the property. The distance shall be measured at right angles from the lot line.

So a 3' fire separation distance for both properties translates into 6' between buildings (without special fire rating and no windows).

Local mileage may vary. So If you really have an issue I would recommend visiting the local building department and discussing it with them.

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