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What is NYC FC § 5006.6.3?

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This section regulates the storage, handling, and use of solid and liquid oxidizers and organic peroxides in laboratory units, specifying quantity limits based on classifications of the materials. The statute applies to laboratory operators managing hazardous materials within their facilities.

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5006.6.3 Oxidizers and organic peroxides.

FC § 5006.6.3

The storage, handling and use of solid and liquid oxidizers and organic peroxides within a laboratory unit shall be in accordance with FC Chapters 50, 62 and 63 and the total quantity of all such material, excluding any quantities in a storage room, shall not exceed 40 pounds (18.14 kg), provided that not more than 2 pounds (0.907 kg) of such oxidizers are Class 3 oxidizers and not more than 1 pound (0.454 kg) of such peroxides are Class I organic peroxides. Exception: The total aggregate quantity of solid and liquid oxidizers and organic peroxides allowed within a laboratory unit that is provided with walls, floors and ceilings that separate the laboratory unit from all adjoining areas by 2-hour fire-rated construction shall not exceed 50 pounds (22.7 kg), provided that not more than 2 pounds (0.907 kg) of such oxidizers are Class 3 oxidizers and not more than 1 pound (0.454 kg) of such peroxides are Class I organic peroxides.

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