N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law Section 106
Cellar and basement stairs

A cellar or basement stair may be located inside the dwelling, but shall not be located underneath a stair leading to the upper stories unless it is a basement stair leading upward from a basement which is the main entrance story of the dwelling, or unless it is a stair leading downward from the entrance story which is separated by a fireproof arch from the stair leading upward from the entrance story. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision five of section fifty-two, all inside cellar or basement stairs shall be entirely enclosed with fireproof walls and be provided with fireproof doors and assemblies, with the doors self-closing, at all openings.

Source: Section 106 — Cellar and basement stairs, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/MDW/106 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

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