Who enforces NYC FC § 2704.2.1?

NYC FC § 2704.2.1 is enforced through civil proceedings. The Department of Buildings (DOB), the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), and the Environmental Control Board (ECB) handle most NYC enforcement actions tied to building, housing, and code matters. Speak with an attorney for the enforcement path that applies to your specific situation.

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§ 2704.2.1 — § 2704.2.1

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What is NYC FC § 2704.2.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for the storage of hazardous production materials (HPM) in fabrication areas. It specifies that storage must be within approved cabinets or workstations and details compliance with various fire code chapters. Applies to operators managing hazardous materials in fabrication settings.

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2704.2.1 Location of HPM storage in fabrication areas.

FC § 2704.2.1

Storage of HPM in fabrication areas shall be within approved or listed storage cabinets, gas cabinets or within a workstation as follows: 1. Flammable and combustible liquid storage cabinets shall comply with the requirements of FC Chapter 57.

2.Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with the requirements of FC 5003.8.7.

3.Gas cabinets shall comply with the requirements of FC 5003.8.6. Gas cabinets for highly toxic or toxic gases shall additionally comply with the requirements of FC 6004.1.2.

4.Exhausted enclosures shall comply with FC 5003.8.5. Exhausted enclosures for highly toxic or toxic gases shall also comply with FC 6004.1.3.

5.Workstations shall comply with the requirements of FC 2705.2.3.

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