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What is NYC FC § 5003.2.9?

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This section mandates the testing of specific devices, equipment, and systems at installation and annually thereafter, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. The devices include gas detection systems, limit control systems, emergency alarm systems, monitoring systems, and manually activated shutdown controls. Applies to building owners utilizing these safety systems.

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5003.2.9 Testing.

FC § 5003.2.9

The following devices, equipment and systems shall be tested at the time of installation and not less than annually thereafter, provided that testing shall be conducted at least as often as is recommended by the manufacturer of such device, equipment or system: 1. Gas detection systems, alarms and automatic emergency shutoff valves required by FC 6004.2.2.10 for highly toxic and toxic gases.

2.Limit control systems for liquid level, temperature and pressure required by FC 5003.2.7, 5004.8 and 5005.1.4.

3.Emergency alarm systems required by FC 5004.9 and 5005.4.4.

4.Monitoring and supervisory systems required by FC 5004.10 and 5005.1.6.

5.Manually activated shutdown controls required by FC 6403.1.1.1 for compressed gas systems conveying pyrophoric gases.

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