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What is NYC RCNY § 40-05?

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The indoor air levels for the following volatile organic compounds must be less than the limit for each such compound set in the table below, as certified by a Qualified Environmental Professional: CompoundLimit (µg/m3)CompoundLimit (µg/m3)Tetrachloroethene30Trichloroethene2Methylene chloride60Vinyl chloride0.2Carbon

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§ 40-05 Volatile organic compound vapor level certification.

RCNY § 40-05

The indoor air levels for the following volatile organic compounds must be less than the limit for each such compound set in the table below, as certified by a Qualified Environmental Professional: CompoundLimit (µg/m3)CompoundLimit (µg/m3)Tetrachloroethene30Trichloroethene2Methylene chloride60Vinyl chloride0.2Carbon tetrachloride11,1-dichloroethene11,1,1-trichloroethane10Cis-1,2-dichloroethene1Benzene10Toluene50Ethylbenzene10o-Xylene10m,p-Xylene20Naphthalene10Cyclohexane102,2,4-Trimethylpentane101,2,4-Trimethylbenzene101,3,5-Trimethylbenzene10Heptane20Hexane20

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