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Section FC 309: Powered Industrial Trucks, Equipment and Mobility Devices
309.1 General.
309.2 Powered industrial trucks.
309.2.1 Hazardous locations.
309.2.2 Powered industrial trucks using flammable gas fuel.
309.2.3 Fueling.
309.2.3.1 Location.
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309.2.3.3 Container replacement.
309.2.3.4 Hydrogen fueling.
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309.2.5 Storage.
309.3 Battery-powered industrial trucks, industrial equipment and mobility devices.
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309.3.2 Battery inspection.
309.3.3 Battery charging areas.
309.3.4 Storage areas.
309.3.5 Second-use batteries.
309.4 Enforcement of certification requirements.
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309.2.3.4 Hydrogen fueling.
Filling of containers for powered industrial trucks with hydrogen, including metal hydride hydrogen storage system containers, shall be conducted in accordance with FC 2309.
309.2.4 Repairs.
Repairs to fuel systems or electrical systems, and repairs utilizing open flame or welding, shall be done in an indoor or outdoor location approved for that purpose.
309.2.5 Storage.
When not in use, powered industrial trucks shall be stored in approved designated storage areas. Each storage area shall be provided with a portable fire extinguisher complying with the requirements of FC 906 having a minimum 4-A:20-B:C rating.
309.3 Battery-powered industrial trucks, industrial equipment and mobility devices.
Powered industrial trucks, powered industrial equipment and powered mobility devices using a storage battery shall be designed in accordance with FC 309.3.1, and shall be charged and stored in a storage, charging and/or repair facility, including any storage or charging area in Group B, R-2 or M occupancy, that is designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the construction codes, Electrical Code and FC 309.3.2 through 309.3.4.
   Exceptions.
      1.   Storage and charging in a Group R-3 occupancy or in a dwelling unit in a Group R-2 occupancy of not more than 5 powered mobility devices using a storage battery, provided that such devices are for personal use.
      2.   Charging of a single powered mobility device by and in the presence of its owner or user.
309.3.1 Battery chargers.
Powered industrial trucks, powered industrial equipment and powered mobility devices using a storage battery shall be charged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the applicable listing standard using the original equipment manufacturer-supplied charging equipment, or other charging equipment suitable for the purpose, that is designed in accordance with applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws, rules or regulations, and listed:
   1.   pursuant to UL Standard 1564 or other approved listing of an approved testing laboratory; or
   2.   for use with the truck, item of equipment or device in accordance with UL Standard 2272, UL Standard 2849 or other approved listing of an approved testing laboratory.

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