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What is NYC FC § 5811.3?

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This section outlines general prohibitions regarding the storage, handling, and use of compressed natural gas (CNG). It specifies conditions under which CNG containers may be filled, stored, or used, including restrictions based on container capacity and location. Applies to entities involved in CNG operations and storage.

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5811.3 General prohibitions.

FC § 5811.3

It shall be unlawful to: 1. fill a CNG container with CNG or transfer CNG from one container to another, except as authorized by FC 2308.

2.store, handle or use CNG in any container with a capacity greater than 381 SCF.

3.store, handle or use CNG in a basement, cellar or other area below grade, except as authorized by the commissioner.

4.store, handle or use CNG without a permit when such storage, handling or use exceeds the quantities set forth in FC 105.6.

5.store CNG in any outdoor or indoor storage facility, or store, handle or use CNG for a stationary CNG installation, that has not been approved.

6.store, handle or use in, or bring or allow into any residential occupancy, or on any lot containing a building used for a residential occupancy, any CNG container with a capacity greater than 8.7 SCF, except as authorized by the commissioner.

7.store, handle or use in, or bring or allow into any nonresidential building, any CNG container with a capacity greater than 8.7 SCF, except as authorized by the commissioner.

8.store CNG containers on the roof of any building.

9.handle or use on the roof of any building CNG containers with a capacity greater than 8.7 SCF of gas, except as authorized by the commissioner.

10.store, handle or use CNG in or on motor vehicles, except as temporary storage incidental to transportation, or as a fuel for generating motive power for a motor vehicle, or otherwise authorized by the commissioner.

11.store, handle or use CNG for a stationary installation in any area where access to piped natural gas from a public utility is available, except as authorized by the commissioner.

12.store, handle or use CNG in any equipment used or previously used for LPG, except as may be authorized by the commissioner on an emergency basis.

13.store, handle or use CNG for space heating or water heating, except as authorized by the commissioner.

14.use nonmetallic pipe, tubing and components for any installation, appliance or equipment using CNG, except as authorized by the commissioner.

15.store, handle or use CNG at bazaars, carnivals, street fairs and similar outdoor events, including public gathering places.

16.store, handle, use or sell any CNG that has not been satisfactorily odorized with mercaptans or other approved chemical.

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