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What is NYC FC § 5604.5.2.3?

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This section outlines the conditions under which barricaded magazines may be approved for use in excavations below decking when suitable aboveground storage is unavailable. It requires the blasting contractor to submit a plan detailing the load carrying capacity of the decking. Applies to contractors involved in blasting operations.

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5604.5.2.3 Tunnel or under-decking.

FC § 5604.5.2.3

When a suitable aboveground storage site is unavailable, barricaded magazines, located in the excavation below decking in compliance with the distance requirements as set forth in FC Table 5604.5.2(2), may be approved. The blasting contractor for the job site shall submit to the department a plan detailing the load carrying capacity of the decking above the magazine location. For deep underground excavations, the use of a gated coyote hole with overnight storage may be approved for a magazine that is constructed to Type 1 magazine requirements.

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