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What is NYC FC § 5706.4.6?

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This section mandates that tanks transferring flammable or combustible liquids must have an approved electrically operated overfill protection system to prevent overfills. The system must comply with API 2350 standards. Applies to operators of facilities handling such liquids.

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5706.4.6 Overfill protection.

FC § 5706.4.6

To prevent an overfill during the transfer of flammable or combustible liquid from a marine vessel, watercraft, pipeline, tank car, cargo tank or storage tank, each tank shall be equipped with an approved electrically operated overfill protection system. Such system shall be in accordance with API 2350.

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