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What is NYC FC § 3605.2.1?

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This section mandates that piers or floats exceeding 250 feet from a fire apparatus-accessible location must have a standpipe system. The system must comply with NFPA 303 and include hose connections within 150 feet of any point on the pier or float. Applies to building owners operating marinas or similar structures.

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3605.2.1 Standpipes.

FC § 3605.2.1

If the furthest point of any pier or float exceeds 250 feet (76200 mm) from a fire apparatus-accessible location, the pier or float shall be equipped throughout with a standpipe system in accordance with NFPA 303. Systems shall be provided with hose connections located such that no point on the marina pier or float system exceeds 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a standpipe hose connection. Such system shall have a design capacity of 250 gallons per minute (946 L/min) and shall be provided with one or more fire department connections at an approved location, and when required by the commissioner, to an approved water supply. Standpipe hose connection locations shall be clearly identified by a flag or other approved means designed to be readily visible from the pier accessing the float system.

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