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What is NYC FC § 5701.6.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids, specifying the quantities that necessitate supervision by a certificate of fitness holder. The statute applies to building owners managing the storage of these liquids on their premises.

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5701.6.2 Storage.

FC § 5701.6.2

The storage of flammable liquids, and combustible liquids with a flash point of 300ºF (149ºC) or less, shall be under the general supervision of a certificate of fitness holder when the quantity of such stored liquids exceeds the following amounts: 1. 275 gallons (1041 L) in a closed system; 2. 275 gallons (1041 L) of alcohol-based hand rubs in consumer-product (non-bulk) packaging, including sealed refills for hand dispensers, when stored for use on the premises (excluding dispensers installed or placed for use); 3. 20 gallons (76 L) of combustible liquid in portable containers; 4. 10 gallons (38 L) of flammable liquid in portable containers, except alcohol-based hand rubs subject to FC 5701.6.2(2) and gasoline; or 5. 2 1/2 gallons (9.5 L) of gasoline.

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