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What is NYC FC § 5006.6.6?

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This section regulates the storage, handling, and use of solid or liquid pyrophoric materials within laboratory units, stipulating that the total quantity must not exceed 1/2 pound unless certain fire-rated construction conditions are met. Applies to laboratory operators managing pyrophoric materials.

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5006.6.6 Pyrophoric material.

FC § 5006.6.6

The storage, handling and use of solid or liquid pyrophoric material within a laboratory unit shall be in accordance with FC Chapters 50 and 64 and the total quantity, excluding any quantities in a storage room, shall not exceed 1/2 pound (0.227 kg). Exception: The total quantity of solid or liquid pyrophoric material 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 1 pound (0.454 kg).

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