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What is NYC FGC § 404.11.5?

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This section mandates that pipe protective coatings must be approved and either factory or field applied according to the manufacturer's instructions. It allows for field application when factory coatings are damaged or removed at joints. Applies to building owners responsible for pipe installations.

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404.11.5 Protective coatings.

FGC § 404.11.5

Pipe protective coatings shall be approved for the application and shall be factory applied or field applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Exception: Where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, field application of coatings shall be permitted for pipe, fittings and locations where the factory coating has been damaged or necessarily removed at joints.

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