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What is NYC MC § 1305.9.4?

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This section mandates the installation of a metal drain pan at the base of every vertical shaft enclosing fuel-oil piping. The drain pan must connect to a containment enclosure and include a drain pipe leading to a leak detection alarm system. Applies to building owners managing fuel-oil systems.

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1305.9.4 Drain pan at base of shafts with leak detection.

MC § 1305.9.4

A metal drain pan shall be installed at the base of every vertical shaft enclosing the fuel-oil piping. Where the bottom of the shaft is located outside the fuel oil storage tank room, the drain pan shall be connected to and drained into a containment enclosure at the horizontal offset of fuel-oil piping. On the lowest level in the building, the outer containment of horizontal offsets shall be terminated inside the main storage tank room or transfer pump room. A drain pipe shall be provided from the lowest point in the containment enclosure to a minimum 55-gallon (208.2 L) container with a leak detection alarm, arranged so as to sound an alarm and stop the transfer pump.

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