§ 256. Bulkheads and scuttles. 1. Every required stair and fire-stair
in a dwelling three stories or more in height shall have a bulkhead
constructed as provided for fireproof dwellings in section two hundred
four.

2. A dwelling which is two stories or less in height shall be provided
at each required stair or fire-stair either with such bulkhead or with a
scuttle at least two feet by three feet in size, located in the ceiling
of the public hall on the top story. Every such scuttle shall be
arranged to be readily opened, shall be covered on the outside with
metal and shall be provided with stairs or a stationary metal ladder
leading thereto and easily accessible to all the occupants of the
dwelling.

3. When the roof of a dwelling is pitched or sloped more than fifteen
degrees, no bulkhead or scuttle, or stair or ladder leading thereto,
shall be required.