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What is NYC FC § 317.3?

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This section outlines the supervision requirements for automotive salvage and wrecking facilities, mandating that a certified individual oversee operations, including the defueling of vehicles and hot work activities. The statute ensures compliance with safety and operational standards. Applies to operators of automotive salvage and wrecking facilities.

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317.3 Supervision.

FC § 317.3

Automotive salvage and wrecking facilities shall be supervised as follows: 1. The facility shall be under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness for automotive salvage and wrecking facilities, who shall ensure that the facility is designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with this code and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

2.The defueling of motor vehicle fuel tanks and the transfer of fuel from the defueling equipment shall be conducted by or under the personal supervision of a certificate of fitness holder.

3.Hot work shall be personally conducted by a person holding a certificate of fitness for such work in accordance with FC Chapter 35.

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