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What is NYC ZR § 42-475?

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This section outlines regulations for the storage, manufacture, and utilization of Class III materials or products in various manufacturing districts (M1, M2, M3). It specifies conditions such as building requirements, storage limitations, and fire protection measures. Applies to property operators within designated manufacturing districts managing Class III materials.

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§ 42-475 Regulations applying to Class III materials or products

ZR § 42-475

Class III materials or products may be stored, manufactured or utilized in manufacturing processes or other production only in accordance with the following provisions:

(a)In M1 Districts In M1 Districts, Class III materials or products shall not be manufactured in any event, and shall be stored or utilized subject to the following limitations:

(1)such storage or utilization shall be carried on only within buildings or other structures which are completely enclosed by incombustible exterior walls;

(2)such buildings or other structures shall either be set back at least 40 feet from any lot line or, in lieu thereof, all such buildings or other structures shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire extinguishing system which shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Administrative Code, and all such structures as storage tanks shall be protected by a fire extinguishing system which shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Administrative Code;

(3)the final manufactured product shall have a rating of Class I; and

(4)the storage of Class III materials or products shall be limited to 50,000 gallons.

(b)In M2 Districts In M2 Districts, Class III materials or products shall not be manufactured in any event and shall be stored or utilized subject to the following limitations:

(c)In M3 Districts In M3 Districts, Class III materials or products may be stored, manufactured, or utilized without limitation.

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