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What is NYC FC § 5007.12.1?

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This section mandates that vehicles transporting certain explosives within the city must be escorted by firefighting apparatus unless a transportation permit has been issued for the vehicle. The statute is enforced by the Fire Department. Applies to operators of vehicles transporting explosives in the city.

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5007.12.1 Vehicles transporting explosives.

FC § 5007.12.1

Vehicles transporting in or through the city Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5 explosives requiring the vehicle to be placarded pursuant to DOTn regulations, including vehicles in continuous transit or transporting such explosives on approved routes at approved times, shall be escorted by department firefighting apparatus unless such explosives are transported in a vehicle for which a transportation permit has been issued.

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