§ 3616-08 National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) 720 Amendment Relating to the Installation and Location of Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
RCNY § 3616-08
Pursuant to § 28-103.19 of the New York City Administrative Code, NFPA 720 (2015 edition) is hereby amended as follows: 2.1 Add language at the end of the paragraph to read as follows: “Where a referenced publication has been modified for the City of New York by the New York City Building Code, every reference to such publication shall be deemed to include all such modifications.” 2.2 Delete and replace with the following: 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169- 7471. NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, as modified and incorporated into the New York City Electrical Code. NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, as modified and incorporated into Appendix Q of the New York City Building Code. NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, as listed in Chapter 35 of the New York City Building Code. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, as listed in Chapter 35 of the New York City Building Code. NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems, as listed in Chapter 35 of the New York City Building Code. 2.3.4 Delete and replace with the following: Section 2.3.4 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096. ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Safety Signaling Devices for Hearing Impaired, 2002, revised 2013. ANSI/UL 2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms, as listed in Chapter 35 of the New York City Building Code. ANSI/UL 2075, Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, as listed in Chapter 35 of the New York City Building Code. 4.4.1.1 Delete and replace with the following: Section 4.4.1.1 Carbon monoxide detection system plans and specifications must be developed in accordance with the New York City Building Code by persons who are New York State Registered Design Professionals and experienced in the proper design, application and testing of carbon monoxide detection systems. 4.4.1.2, 4.4.1.3 and 4.4.1.4 Delete and replace with the following: DELETED. 4.4.2.1 Add the following at the beginning: “Carbon monoxide systems installations must be performed by a New York City licensed electrical contractor.” 4.4.3.1 Add language at the beginning of the paragraph to read as follows: “Carbon monoxide system inspection, testing, and maintenance shall be performed by a New York City licensed electrical contractor holding a New York State registration for ‘Business of Installing, Servicing or Maintaining Security or Fire Alarm Systems’ or those fire alarm companies holding a New York State registration for ‘Business of Installing, Servicing or Maintaining Security or Fire Alarm Systems,’ and in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Fire Commissioner.” 5.8.5.3.1(2) Delete and replace with the following: (2) On every level requiring detection and in every HVAC zone of the space requiring detection. 6.4.1.1 Delete and replace with the following: Section 6.4.1.1 An average ambient sound level greater than 105 dBA shall require the use of a visible notification appliance(s) in accordance with Section 6.5 where the application is public mode or Section 6.6 where the application is private mode, except for in Group A-1, A-2, A-3, B or M occupancies.
(1)In Group A-1, A-2, A-3, B or M occupancies, the use of a visible notification appliance shall be required to be installed where CO detection is required in subsection (c) of section 915-01 of the rules of the City of New York [72:18.4.1.1] 9.4.1.1 Delete and replace with the following: DELETED. (Added City Record 12/27/2024, eff. 1/26/2025)
