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What is NYC BC § 1705.22?

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This section mandates special inspections for fuel storage and fuel-piping systems, ensuring compliance with approved construction documents and manufacturers' standards. It specifies that testing must follow the New York City Mechanical Code. Applies to building owners managing fuel storage systems.

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1705.22 Special inspection for fuel storage and fuel-piping systems.

BC § 1705.22

Fuel-oil storage equipment, including tanks, pumps, valves, transfer, return, fill and vent piping, hangers and bracing, fill and vent terminals, and related systems regulated by Section 1305 of the New York City Mechanical Code, shall be inspected for conformance with the approved construction documents and the manufacturers' installation standards. Testing of fuel storage tanks and piping shall be performed in accordance with Section 1305 of the New York City Mechanical Code. Special inspection of seismic bracing shall be performed in accordance with Section 1705.12 of this code. Exceptions: 1. Listed fuel oil storage tanks 660 gallons (2498.4 L) or less in capacity, supplied with a label or manufacturer's certification attesting that the tank was factory tested to a testing standard indicated in Section 1308.1 of the New York City Mechanical Code.

2.Systems and equipment exempt from service equipment certificate of compliance in accordance with Section 28-116.4.1 of the Administrative Code.

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