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What is NYC BC § 427.7.3?

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This section regulates the maximum allowable quantities of solid and liquid oxidizers and organic peroxides in laboratory units. The statute specifies limits based on the construction type of the laboratory unit, including exceptions for fire-rated constructions. Applies to laboratory operators managing hazardous materials.

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427.7.3 Oxidizers and organic peroxides.

BC § 427.7.3

The total quantity of solid and liquid oxidizers and organic peroxides combined allowed within a laboratory unit, excluding any quantities in a storage room, shall not exceed 40 pounds (18 kg), provided not more than 2 pounds (0.908 kg) of which are Class 3 oxidizers and 1 pound (0.454 kg) of which is Class I organic peroxides. Exception: The total quantity of solid and liquid oxidizers and organic peroxides combined allowed within a laboratory unit that is provided with walls, floors and ceilings that separate the laboratory unit from all adjoining areas by 2-hour fire-rated construction shall not exceed 50 pounds (23 kg), provided not more than 2 pounds (0.908 kg) of which are Class 3 oxidizers and 1 pound (0.454 kg) of which are Class I organic peroxides. (Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.

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