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What is NYC FC § 5706.4.10.7?

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This section mandates that fire extinguishing systems, fire protection systems, and tank overfill protection be tested biennially at the owner's expense in the presence of a department representative. Foam extinguishing systems must demonstrate functionality at the most remote tank. Applies to building owners responsible for fire safety systems.

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5706.4.10.7 Periodic tests.

FC § 5706.4.10.7

Fire extinguishing systems, fire protection systems and tank overfill protection shall be tested once every 2 years at the owner's risk by his or her representative before a representative of the department. Tests of foam extinguishing systems shall produce foam at the most remote tank and produce water flow at each tank. In the event that the discharge of foam to the most remote tank would result in a reportable hazardous material release in accordance with federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations, such other test acceptable to the commissioner may be conducted.

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