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What is NYC FC § 5007.9.1.5?

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This section establishes that a cargo tank or compartment must not be filled to absolute capacity, requiring a minimum of 1 percent vacant space to prevent leakage or distortion due to temperature changes. Applies to operators of cargo tanks and compartments.

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5007.9.1.5 Outage.

FC § 5007.9.1.5

A cargo tank or compartment thereof shall not be loaded to absolute capacity. The vacant space in a cargo tank or compartment thereof shall not be less than 1 percent to prevent leakage from or distortion of such tank or compartment by expansion of the contents caused by a rise in temperature.

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