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What is NYC MC § 502.10.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for exhaust ventilation systems in various locations, including fabrication areas, workstations, liquid storage rooms, HPM rooms, gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures, and gas rooms. Compliance with the New York City Building Code is mandated. Applies to building owners managing facilities with specific ventilation needs.

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502.10.1 Where required.

MC § 502.10.1

Exhaust ventilation systems shall be provided in the following locations in accordance with the requirements of this section and the New York City Building Code: 1. Fabrication areas: Exhaust ventilation for fabrication areas shall comply with the New York City Building Code. Additional manual control switches shall be provided where required by the commissioner.

2.Workstations: A ventilation system shall be provided to capture and exhaust gases, fumes and vapors at workstations.

3.Liquid storage rooms: Exhaust ventilation for liquid storage rooms shall comply with Section 502.8.1.1 and the New York City Building Code.

4.HPM rooms: Exhaust ventilation for HPM rooms shall comply with Section 502.8.1.1 and the New York City Building Code.

5.Gas cabinets: Exhaust ventilation for gas cabinets shall comply with Section 502.8.2. The gas cabinet ventilation system is allowed to connect to a workstation ventilation system. Exhaust ventilation for gas cabinets containing highly toxic or toxic gases shall also comply with Sections 502.9.7 and 502.9.8.

6.Exhausted enclosures: Exhaust ventilation for exhausted enclosures shall comply with Section 502.8.2. Exhaust ventilation for exhausted enclosures containing highly toxic or toxic gases shall also comply with Sections 502.9.7 and 502.9.8.

7.Gas rooms: Exhaust ventilation for gas rooms shall comply with Section 502.8.2. Exhaust ventilation for gas cabinets containing highly toxic or toxic gases shall also comply with Sections 502.9.7 and 502.9.8.

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