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What is NYC PC § 1101.2?

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This section mandates that all roofs, paved areas, yards, courts, and courtyards must drain into a designated storm sewer system or an approved disposal site. It allows for systems that collect and utilize stormwater, with overflow needing approval from the commissioner and the Department of Environmental Protection. Applies to property owners managing drainage systems.

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1101.2 Where required.

PC § 1101.2

All roofs, paved areas, yards, courts and courtyards shall drain into a separate storm sewer system, or a combined sewer system, or to a place of disposal approved by the commissioner and in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection. An approved system for beneficial collection and use of storm water may be installed, in which case overflow from such a system shall be discharged to a safe location subject to the approval of the commissioner and the Department of Environmental Protection. See Section 107.6.2 of this code for required construction documents relating to provisions for discharge for stormwater runoff.

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