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What is NYC PC § 1003.4.2.2?

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This section mandates the installation of oil separators in garages and service stations where automobiles are serviced, repaired, or washed, as well as where gasoline is dispensed. The capacity requirements for these separators are based on the area to be drained. Applies to owners of garages and service stations performing these activities.

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1003.4.2.2 Garages and service stations.

PC § 1003.4.2.2

Where automobiles are serviced, greased, repaired or washed or where gasoline is dispensed, oil separators shall have a capacity of not less than 6 cubic feet (0.168 m3) for the first 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of area to be drained, plus 1 cubic foot (0.028 m3) for each additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of area to be drained into the separator. Parking garages in which servicing, repairing or washing is not conducted, and in which gasoline is not dispensed, shall not require a separator. Areas of commercial garages utilized only for storage of automobiles are not required to be drained through a separator.

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