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What is NYC FC § 5003.9.5?

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This section mandates that equipment be grounded and appropriate actions taken to prevent static electricity accumulation in conditions that could ignite a flammable mixture. Applies to property operators managing equipment in potentially hazardous environments.

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5003.9.5 Static accumulation.

FC § 5003.9.5

When conditions exist that could cause a flammable mixture to be ignited by static electricity, equipment shall be grounded and all other necessary and appropriate actions taken to prevent the accumulation of a static charge.

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