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What is NYC FC § 5005.2.2.1?

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This section mandates that systems must be suitable for their intended use and designed by a qualified individual. It requires controls to prevent unintended material movement and specifies that automatic controls should be fail-safe. Applies to building owners responsible for system design and operation.

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5005.2.2.1 Design.

FC § 5005.2.2.1

Systems shall be suitable for the use intended and shall be designed by a qualified person. Controls shall be designed to prevent materials from entering or leaving the process or reaction systems at other than the intended time, rate or path. Where automatic controls are provided, they shall be designed to be fail safe.

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