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What is NYC BC § 3310.8.3.2?

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This section outlines the required inspections for standpipe systems to be conducted by the site safety manager or designated individuals. These inspections include daily checks to ensure readiness for firefighting personnel and weekly checks to verify the integrity of the standpipe system. Applies to construction site safety managers and coordinators.

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3310.8.3.2 Enumerated inspections.

BC § 3310.8.3.2

The following inspections shall be performed by the site safety manager or coordinator, or by one or more individuals designated by the site safety manager or coordinator and certified as a site safety manager or coordinator in accordance with Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code: 1. Daily, weekly, and other checks as specified in rules promulgated by the commissioner.

2.Daily checks to ensure that a standpipe system is available and in a state of readiness at all times for use by firefighting personnel by verifying: 2.1. That valves are in place at each story below the construction floor; 2.2. That standpipes are connected to a water source or fire department connection; and 2.3. That fire department hose connections are free from obstruction and are marked by a red light and sign that reads, "Standpipe Connection".

3.Weekly checks to verify that no breach exists in the standpipe system by visually tracing the standpipe, including risers, cross connections and fire department connections.

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