Section 27-333. Parapets on exterior walls  


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  • Parapets shall be provided on all
      exterior  walls  of  buildings of construction class II-A, II-B, or II-C
      that have roof construction of combustible materials.
        (a) Exceptions. A parapet need not be provided on the exterior wall of
      any building:
        (1) That is less than twenty-two feet high; or
        (2) Whose roof has  a  pitch  of  more  than  twenty  degrees  to  the
      horizontal   and  whose  overhang,  fascia,  cornice  or  gutter  is  of
      noncombustible  construction,  or  if  of  combustible  construction  is
      separated  from the roof and ceiling construction by construction having
      the fire-resistance  rating  required  for  the  exterior  wall  of  the
      building.   Combustible   members,  excluding  roof  sheathing  and  its
      supporting members, if covered by a class A roof covering and  complying
      with  the  restrictions  as  required by section 27-335 of this article,
      shall not extend through this construction, but shall have at least four
      inches of solid noncombustible material below, at the sides, and at  the
      ends of such members; or
        (3)  That is provided with a fire canopy at, or not more than two feet
      below the roof level, continuous around that portion of the wall that is
      without a parapet, constructed as required by subdivision (f) of section
      27-331 of this article.
        (b) Construction. Parapets required under this  section  shall  be  of
      materials and assembly having at least the fire-resistance rating of the
      wall below, and shall be at least two feet high.