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What is NYC FC § 5106.3.2?

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This section outlines the fire protection requirements for aerosol displays, mandating that they be equipped with a sprinkler system per NFPA 30B. Specific guidelines are provided based on the height and packaging of the aerosol products. Applies to retailers displaying aerosol products in New York City.

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5106.3.2 Fire protection.

FC § 5106.3.2

Aerosol displays shall be protected by a sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 30B and the following requirements: 1. The fire protection required for a retail display of aerosol products shall be determined based on the height of the aerosol products in the display and the type of packaging in which aerosol products displayed more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the finished floor are stored.

2.Uncartoned Level 2 and 3 aerosols and Level 2 and 3 aerosols in display-cut cartons may be displayed not more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the finished floor when applying the cartoned aerosol display tables set forth in NFPA 30B.

3.Where sprinkler protection is provided for a Level 2 or 3 aerosol retail display area, such sprinkler system shall be designed to extend coverage to an area not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) in all directions beyond the display area.

4.Where ordinary and high-temperature ceiling sprinkler systems are adjacent to each other, noncombustible draft curtains shall be installed between the areas protected by the respective sprinkler systems.

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