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What is NYC FGC § 409.6?

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This section mandates that laboratories with multiple fuel gas outlets must have a dedicated shutoff valve accessible within the laboratory space. The valve should be located near the egress door and marked with signage stating 'Gas Shutoff.' Applies to educational, research, commercial, and industrial laboratory spaces.

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409.6 Shutoff valve for laboratories.

FGC § 409.6

Where provided with two or more fuel gas outlets, including table-, bench- and hood-mounted outlets, each laboratory space in educational, research, commercial and industrial occupancies shall be provided with a single dedicated shutoff valve through which all such gas outlets shall be supplied. The dedicated shutoff valve shall be readily accessible, located within the laboratory space served, located adjacent to the egress door from the space and shall be identified by approved signage stating "Gas Shutoff."

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