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What is NYC FC § 5704.3.7.5.2?

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This section mandates the placement of portable fire extinguishers near Class I or II liquid storage areas and liquid storage rooms, specifying distance requirements for accessibility. The statute is enforced by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). Applies to building owners managing properties with liquid storage areas.

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5704.3.7.5.2 Portable fire extinguishers.

FC § 5704.3.7.5.2

A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with the requirements of FC 906 and having a rating of not less than 20-B shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) or more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from any Class I or II liquid storage area located outside of a liquid storage room. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B shall be located outside of, but not more than 10 feet (3048 mm) from, the door opening into a liquid storage room.

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