5701.1 Scope.
FC § 5701.1
This chapter shall govern the storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids, including the dispensing and mixing of such liquids, including flammable and combustible liquids subject to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulations, as set forth in 6 NYCRR Parts 596 through 613. Exceptions: This chapter shall not apply to: 1. Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and commercial, institutional and industrial products in the same concentration and packaging containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids and with the remainder of the solution not being flammable, and alcoholic beverages in retail or wholesale sales or storage uses when packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons (5 L).
2.Installation of fuel oil storage tanks and auxiliary storage tanks for oil-burning equipment, except that this chapter shall apply with respect to permit requirements and requirements relating to out-of-service fuel oil tanks.
3.Refrigerant liquids and oils in refrigerating systems (see FC 606).
4.Storage and display of aerosol products complying with the requirements of FC Chapter 51.
5.Storage and use of liquids that have no fire point when tested in accordance with ASTM D 92.
6.Liquids with a flash point greater than 95°F (35°C) in a water-miscible solution or dispersion with a water and inert (noncombustible) solids content of more than 80 percent by weight, which do not sustain combustion.
7.Liquids without flash points that can be flammable under some conditions, such as certain halogenated hydrocarbons and mixtures containing halogenated hydrocarbons.
8.The storage of wines in wooden barrels and casks.
9.The manufacturing, storage, handling and use of distilled spirits in distilleries in accordance with FC Chapter 40.
10.Commercial cooking oil storage systems in accordance with FC 610.
