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New York State Building Codes require house numbers that are at least 4" tall

New York State File Code (2007)
Chapter 5 - Fire Service Features
Section 505 - Premises Identification
505.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers, or approved building identification placed in a position this is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contract with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7mm).
Exception: Buildings identified under an addressing scheme as part of a countywide 911 numbering system.

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