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What is NYC BC § 412.4.6.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for fire suppression systems in Group III aircraft hangars that engage in hazardous operations, such as doping, hot work, and fuel transfer. Compliance with NFPA 409 is mandated for specific fuel capacities. Applies to owners of aircraft hangars involved in these operations.

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412.4.6.1 Hazardous operations.

BC § 412.4.6.1

Any Group III aircraft hangar according to Table 412.4.6 that contains hazardous operations including, but not limited to, the following shall be provided with a Group I or II fire suppression system in accordance with NFPA 409 as applicable: 1. Doping.

2.Hot work including, but not limited to, welding, torch cutting and torch soldering.

3.Fuel transfer.

4.Fuel tank repair or maintenance not including defueled tanks in accordance with NFPA 409, inerted tanks or tanks that have never been fueled.

5.Spray finishing operations.

6.Total fuel capacity of all aircraft within the unsprinklered single fire area in excess of 1,600 gallons (6057 L).

7.Total fuel capacity of all aircraft within the maximum single fire area in excess of 7,500 gallons (28 390 L) for a hangar with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

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