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What is NYC FC § 317.6?

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This section establishes that the occurrence of more than two fires in an automotive salvage and wrecking facility within a 12-month period creates a rebuttable presumption of improper maintenance by the owner. This can lead to the revocation of department permits and other enforcement actions. Applies to owners of automotive salvage and wrecking facilities.

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317.6 Excessive fires.

FC § 317.6

The occurrence of more than two fires in an automotive salvage and wrecking facility during any 12-month period shall give rise to a rebuttable presumption that the owner has failed to properly maintain the facility in compliance with the requirements of this section, and shall be grounds for revocation of department permits and other approvals, or other appropriate enforcement action.

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