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What is NYC ZR § 42-424?

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This section establishes the maximum permitted impact vibration displacement for activities in Manufacturing Districts based on frequency. It specifies allowable displacement limits at lot lines for different manufacturing districts (M1, M2, M3). Applies to property operators in designated manufacturing zones.

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§ 42-424 Maximum permitted impact vibration displacement

ZR § 42-424

In all Manufacturing Districts, no activity shall cause or create an impact vibration, at any point on any lot line, with a displacement in excess of the permitted impact vibration displacement for the frequencies as set forth in the following table for the district indicated.

MAXIMUM PERMITTED IMPACT VIBRATION DISPLACEMENT (in inches)

District

Frequency

(cycles per second)

M1

M2

M3

10 and below

.0016

.0040

.0078

10 - 20

.0010

.0020

.0044

20 - 30

.0006

.0012

.0022

30 - 40

.0004

.0008

.0014

40 - 50

.0002

50 - 60

60 and over

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