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What is NYC FC § 5704.3.4.2?

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This section establishes limitations on the storage of flammable and combustible liquids based on occupancy classifications. It specifies allowable quantities for various occupancy groups, including residential and commercial, and mandates that gasoline and similar fuels require commissioner approval for storage in portable containers. Applies to building owners managing properties with specific occupancy types.

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5704.3.4.2 Limitations on storage.

FC § 5704.3.4.2

The quantity of flammable or combustible liquid stored shall be limited by occupancy as follows: 1. Group A, B, E, F, I and S occupancies. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored only for lawful uses incidental to the occupancy, including maintenance and operation of equipment, and in quantities not to exceed that which is necessary for such use.

2.Group M occupancies. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored only for lawful uses incidental to the occupancy, including maintenance and operation of equipment, and in quantities not to exceed that which is necessary for such use. The maximum allowable quantities for storage in wholesale and retail sales areas shall be in accordance with FC 5704.3.4.1.

3.Group R occupancies. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored only for maintenance and operation of equipment, and in quantities not to exceed that which is necessary for such use. Quantities within a dwelling unit shall be stored only for household use and in quantities below permit amounts. It shall be unlawful to store gasoline or other flammable liquid motor fuel within a dwelling unit.

4.Gasoline and other flammable liquid motor fuel. Storage of gasoline and other flammable liquid motor fuel in portable containers in quantities requiring a permit is subject to the approval of the commissioner, regardless of the occupancy classification of the premises.

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