Occupancy Group F – Assembly

NYC Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 1, subch. 3, art. 8

in effect

NYC Admin. Code § 27-254 Classification.

§ 27-254 Classification. Buildings and spaces exclusive of dwelling units shall be classified in the assembly occupancy group when they are designed for use by any number of persons for religious, recreational, political or social purposes, or for the consumption of food or drink or for similar group activities; or when occupied by seventy-five people or more for educational purposes. When such occupancies are enclosed and contain or are designed for use by seventy-five or more persons or are outdoor spaces and contain or are designed for use by two hundred or more persons, they shall comply with the requirements of subchapter eight of this chapter for places of assembly. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1990/023.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-255 Occupancy group F-1.

§ 27-255 Occupancy group F-1. Shall include those buildings and spaces in which, during the major period of occupancy, the persons assembled comprise a seated or otherwise passive audience to a performance or presentation, and have their attention focused in a common direction or at a common subject. Occupancy group F-1 consists of two subdivisions F-1a and F-1b. (a) Occupancy group F-1a. Includes buildings and spaces in which scenery and scenic elements are used. (b) Occupancy group F-1b. Includes buildings and spaces in which scenery and scenic elements are not used.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-256 Occupancy group F-2.

§ 27-256 Occupancy group F-2. Shall include all outdoor structures and spaces.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-257 Occupancy group F-3.

§ 27-257 Occupancy group F-3. Shall include buildings and spaces in which the persons assembled are physically active and do not have a common center of attention.

NYC Admin. Code § 27-258 Occupancy group F-4.

§ 27-258 Occupancy group F-4. Shall include buildings and spaces in which persons assemble for dancing or for the consumption of food or drink, or for any combination of dancing, eating, drinking, or entertainment.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-48727Fetched: 10/24/2026