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What is NYC FC § 5704.2.9.6.5?

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This section mandates the posting of a durable sign at the fill point of a tank, detailing the filling procedure and tank calibration chart. The procedure requires the person filling the tank to ascertain the number of gallons needed to fill it to 90 percent capacity before starting the operation. Applies to property operators managing fuel tanks.

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5704.2.9.6.5 Overfill prevention sign.

FC § 5704.2.9.6.5

A durable sign shall be conspicuously posted on or immediately adjacent to the fill point for the tank, setting forth the filling procedure and the tank calibration chart. The filling procedure shall require the person filling the tank to determine the number of gallons required to fill it to 90 percent of capacity before commencing the fill operation.

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