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What is NYC FC § 5001.5.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) that may be mandated by the commissioner. The HMMP must include details such as access to hazardous material areas, emergency equipment locations, evacuation points, and information on hazardous materials used. Applies to building owners managing hazardous materials.

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5001.5.1 Hazardous Materials Management Plan.

FC § 5001.5.1

The commissioner may require an application for a permit to include a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP). Such plan shall be drawn approximately to scale. The HMMP shall contain the following: 1. Access to each area where hazardous materials are stored, handled or used.

2.Location of emergency equipment.

3.Location where liaison required by FC 5003.9.1.1 will meet emergency responders.

4.Facility evacuation meeting point locations.

5.The predominant use and/or occupancy of areas within the building where hazardous materials are not stored or used.

6.Location of all aboveground and underground hazardous material storage tanks and their appurtenances including, but not limited to, sumps, vaults, below-grade treatment systems and piping.

7.The hazard classes of hazardous materials stored or used in each area.

8.Locations of all control areas and Group H occupancies.

9.Locations of exits.

10.Such other information and documentation as the commissioner may prescribe.

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