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What is NYC FC § 5808.3?

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This section prohibits the installation or operation of devices that generate gaseous hydrogen outside designated hydrogen fuel gas rooms and for purposes other than immediate use and incidental storage. Additionally, it prohibits the establishment of hydrogen fuel gas rooms below grade. Applies to operators of hydrogen fuel systems.

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5808.3 Prohibition.

FC § 5808.3

It shall be unlawful to: 1. install or operate devices, equipment or systems that generate gaseous hydrogen in any location other than a hydrogen fuel gas room, except as otherwise provided by this code or approved by the department.

2.install or operate devices, equipment or systems that generate gaseous hydrogen for purposes other than immediate use and incidental storage, except as otherwise provided in this code or approved by the department.

3.install or operate a hydrogen fuel gas room below grade.

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