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What is NYC FC § 5504.3.1.1.5?

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This section mandates that stationary cryogenic containers must have drainage systems to prevent accidental discharge of cryogenic fluid that could endanger personnel, equipment, or adjacent structures. The Department of Buildings may exempt certain containers from these requirements if deemed non-hazardous based on specific conditions. Applies to operators of facilities utilizing cryogenic containers.

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5504.3.1.1.5 Drainage.

FC § 5504.3.1.1.5

The area surrounding stationary cryogenic containers shall be provided with a means to prevent accidental discharge of cryogenic fluid from endangering personnel, cryogenic containers, equipment and adjacent structures or to enter enclosed spaces. The stationary cryogenic container shall not be placed where spilled or discharged fluid will be retained around the cryogenic container. Exception: These drainage requirements shall not apply when it is determined by the commissioner that the cryogenic container does not constitute a hazard, upon consideration of special features such as crushed rock utilized as a heat sink, topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, proximity to structures on the same or adjacent property, and the capacity and construction of cryogenic containers and character of cryogenic fluid to be stored.

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