Who enforces NYC FC § 317.5.3.1?

NYC FC § 317.5.3.1 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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§ 317.5.3.1 — § 317.5.3.1

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What is NYC FC § 317.5.3.1?

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This section mandates that the fuel tank of motor vehicles at salvage and wrecking facilities be defueled promptly using approved equipment. The defueling equipment must have a specific capacity and the recovered fuel must be stored in compliant tanks. Applies to operators of salvage and wrecking facilities handling motor vehicles.

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317.5.3.1 Draining of motor vehicle fuel tanks.

FC § 317.5.3.1

As soon as practicable after arrival, the fuel tank of motor vehicles received at salvage and wrecking facilities shall be defueled through the vehicle's fuel connection, or other approved procedure. Defueling equipment shall be listed for such purpose as a complete assembly and shall have a container capacity not exceeding 65 gallons (246 L). The fuel recovered by the defueler shall be transferred to a storage tank complying with the requirements of FC Chapter 23 or 57, as applicable. Defueling equipment shall not be used to fuel motor vehicles.

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