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What is NYC FC § 3203.6?

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This section defines high-hazard commodities that present special fire hazards beyond those of other classes. It includes various products such as high-alcohol beverages, flammable solids, and certain types of plastics. Applies to building owners dealing with storage and handling of these commodities.

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3203.6 High-hazard commodities.

FC § 3203.6

High-hazard commodities are high-hazard products presenting special fire hazards beyond those of Class I, II, III or IV. Group A plastics not otherwise classified are included in this class. Examples of high-hazard commodities include the following: Aerosol, Level 3 (see FC Chapter 51) Alcoholic beverages, more than 80-percent alcohol, in bottles or cartons Commodities of any class in plastic containers in carousel storage Flammable solids (except solid combustible metals) Glycol in combustible containers (50 percent or more) Lacquers, which dry by solvent evaporation, in metal cans or cartons Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containers Mattresses, foam rubber or foam plastics Pallets and flats which are idle combustible Paper, asphalt, rolled, horizontal storage Paper, asphalt, rolled, vertical storage Paper and pulp, rolled, in vertical storage which is unbanded or not protected with an approved wrap Pillows, foam rubber and foam plastics Pyroxylin Rubber tires Vegetable oil and butter in plastic containers

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