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What is NYC PC § 1114.1.1?

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This section outlines the circumstances under which private on-site stormwater disposal systems are permitted, including certifications from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection regarding the availability of public storm or combined sewers. Applies to property owners seeking to implement stormwater disposal systems.

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1114.1.1 When permitted.

PC § 1114.1.1

The use of private on-site stormwater disposal systems shall be permitted only in the following circumstances: 1. Pursuant to a certification issued by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection that a public storm or combined sewer is not available or that connection thereto is not feasible in accordance with Section 107.6.2.2, Item 1(i); 2. Pursuant to a certification submitted by the applicant to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection that a public storm or combined sewer is not available or that connection thereto is not feasible, in such cases where the availability and feasibility of connection to a public storm or combined sewer are allowed to be certified by the applicant pursuant to rules of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, in accordance with Section 107.6.2.2, Item 1(ii); 3. Pursuant to a certification submitted by the applicant to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection authorizing on-site stormwater disposal in accordance with Section 107.6.2.1, Item 1; 4. For enlargements less than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) in accordance with Section 107.6.2, Exception 2; 5. For outdoor drinking fountains; or 6. The disposal of foundation drainage as described in Section 1807.4.3 of the New York City Building Code.

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