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What is NYC PC § 1101.5.2.1?

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This section outlines requirements for emergency overflow piping in buildings, specifying that it must match the size of incoming storm water flow and be located above the design flood elevation in flood hazard areas. The overflow must discharge outside the building into the tax lot or public sewer with specific venting requirements. Applies to building owners in flood hazard areas.

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1101.5.2.1 Emergency overflow.

PC § 1101.5.2.1

Emergency overflow piping shall equal the full size of the incoming storm water flow. Emergency overflows and vent terminations for buildings located in flood hazard areas shall be located above the design flood elevation. Such emergency overflow shall discharge the overflow outside of the building into either of the following locations: 1. The tax lot; or 2. The public sewer, provided that the overflow piping is provided with a vent, of the same diameter as the overflow piping, that terminates on the front wall of the building facing the street and no more than 2 feet (610 mm) above the sidewalk See Figures 1101.5.2.1(1), 1101.5.2.1(2) and 1101.5.2.1(3). Figure 1101.5.2.1(1)Detention Volume & Tank Above Grade (Within Building) Figure 1101.5.2.1(2)Detention Volume Above Sewer, Tank Below Grade (Within Building) Figure 1101.5.2.1(3)Detention Volume & Tank Below Grade (Within Building)

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