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§ 3104.18.4 — § 3104.18.4

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What is NYC FC § 3104.18.4?

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This section outlines the requirements for parking compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered vehicles inside a membrane structure. It mandates that the shutoff valve be closed, the engine be turned off, and the battery hot lead be disconnected. Applies to operators of CNG and LPG vehicles in such structures.

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3104.18.4 Display of CNG/LPG vehicles.

FC § 3104.18.4

When a compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered vehicle is parked inside a membrane structure, all of the following conditions shall be met: 1. The quarter-turn shutoff valve or other shutoff valve on the outlet of the CNG or LPG container shall be closed and the engine shall be operated until it stops. Valves shall remain closed while the vehicle is indoors.

2.The hot lead of the battery shall be disconnected.

3.Dual-fuel vehicles equipped to operate on gasoline and CNG or LPG shall comply with the requirements of this section and FC 3104.18 through 3104.18.3 for gasoline-powered vehicles.

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