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What is NYC FC § 5003.10.2?

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This section mandates that containers of hazardous materials with a hazard ranking of 3 or 4, and liquids over 5 gallons, must be transported using a cart or hand truck when moving through corridors or exit enclosures. Exceptions are provided for certain quantities and types of containers. Applies to building owners handling hazardous materials.

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5003.10.2 Carts and hand trucks required.

FC § 5003.10.2

Containers of hazardous materials having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 pursuant to NFPA 704, and liquids in containers exceeding 5 gallons (19 L), shall be moved during handling on a cart or hand truck meeting the requirements of FC 5003.10.3, when moved through any corridor or exit enclosure. Exceptions: 1. Two hazardous material liquid containers, which are hand carried in approved safety carriers.

2.Not more than four drums not exceeding 55 gallons (208 L) each, which are moved by suitable drum trucks.

3.Containers of compressed gases, which are moved by approved carts or hand trucks, and containers not exceeding 25 pounds (11 kg), which are hand carried.

4.Solid hazardous materials not exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg), which are moved by approved hand trucks, and a single container not exceeding 50 pounds (23 kg), which is hand carried.

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