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What is NYC FC § 309.3.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for charging powered industrial trucks, equipment, and mobility devices that use storage batteries. Charging must adhere to the manufacturer's instructions and applicable standards, ensuring the use of suitable equipment listed under specific UL standards. Applies to operators of powered industrial equipment and mobility devices.

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309.3.1 Battery chargers.

FC § 309.3.1

Powered industrial trucks, powered industrial equipment and powered mobility devices using a storage battery shall be charged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the applicable listing standard using the original equipment manufacturer-supplied charging equipment, or other charging equipment suitable for the purpose, that is designed in accordance with applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws, rules or regulations, and listed: 1. pursuant to UL Standard 1564 or other approved listing of an approved testing laboratory; or 2. for use with the truck, item of equipment or device in accordance with UL Standard 2272, UL Standard 2849 or other approved listing of an approved testing laboratory.

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