NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 2-16 — Repairs to Vessels or Aircraft; Burning and Welding Equipment.

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(a) No person shall make or cause to be made any repairs, except voyage repairs, on or for any vessel, craft, barge, ship, aircraft or floating structure on or about any waterfront property or marginal street without the prior written permission of the Com- missioner. (b) No person shall use or cause to be used, or pla

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§ 2-16 Repairs to Vessels or Aircraft; Burning and Welding Equipment.

RCNY § 2-16

(a)No person shall make or cause to be made any repairs, except voyage repairs, on or for any vessel, craft, barge, ship, aircraft or floating structure on or about any waterfront property or marginal street without the prior written permission of the Com- missioner.

(b)No person shall use or cause to be used, or place, store or keep on or about any waterfront property or marginal street, or use or cause to be used on any vessel, craft, barge, ship, aircraft or floating structure berthed at or about such property any machinery, equipment or appliance used for welding or burning without the prior written permission of the Commissioner and without complying with the applicable rules and regulations of The United States Coast Guard and the Fire Department of The City of New York.

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