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What is NYC BC § 2702.1.1?

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This section mandates that systems relying on fuel supplies maintain an on-premises fuel supply sufficient for at least six hours of full-demand operation. It allows natural gas as the sole fuel supply for certain emergency and standby power systems, provided specific safety measures are followed. Applies to building owners operating fuel-dependent systems.

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2702.1.1 Fuel supply.

BC § 2702.1.1

Systems relying on fuel supplies shall have an on-premises fuel supply sufficient for not less than 6-hour full-demand operation of the system. However, natural gas from the public utility street main shall be permitted as the sole fuel supply for (i) emergency power systems serving Group R-2 occupancies, (ii) emergency power systems where permitted by Appendix G of this code, and (iii) standby power systems, provided that an outside gas cut-off valve separate from other gas services is installed in accordance with Section E.6 of Appendix E of the New York City Fuel Gas Code.

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