5003.1.5 Additional specific requirements.

The storage, handling and use of hazardous materials shall additionally comply with the specific requirements of FC Chapters 51 through 67, as applicable.

FC Table 5003.1.1(1)
Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area of Hazardous Materials Posing a Physical Hazard a, j, m, n

Material	Class	Group When the Maximum Allowable Quantity Is Exceeded t	Storage b			Use-Closed Systems b			Use-Open Systems b
			Solid pounds (cubic feet)	Liquid gallons (pounds)	Gas SCF	Solid pounds (cubic feet)	Liquid gallons (pounds)	Gas SCF	Solid pounds (cubic feet)	Liquid gallons (pounds)
Combustible dust	Not Applicable	H-2	See Note q	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	See Note q	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	See Note q	Not Applicable
Combustible fiber q	Loose Baled o	H-3	(100) (1,000)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	(100) (1,000)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	(20) (200)	Not Applicable
Combustible liquid c, i, r	II IIIA IIIB	H-2 or H-3 H-2 or H-3 Not Applicable	Not Applicable	120 d, e 330 d, e 13,200 e, f	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	120 d 330 d 13,200 f	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	30 d 80 d 3,300 f
Cryogenics flammable	Not Applicable	H-2	Not Applicable	45 d	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	45 d	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	10 d
Cryogenics inert	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Limited	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Limited	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Cryogenics oxidizing	Not Applicable	H-3	Not Applicable	45 d	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	45 d	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	10 d
Explosives	Division 1.1 Division 1.2 Division 1.3 Division 1.4 Division 1.4G Division 1.5 Division 1.6	H-1 H-1 H-1 or H-2 H-3 H-3 H-1 H-1	0 1 e, g 5 e, g 50 e, g 125 e, l 1 e, g 1 e, g	0 (1) e, g (5) e, g (50) e, g Not Applicable (1) e, g Not Applicable	Not Applicable	0 0.25 g 1 g 50 g Not Applicable 0.25 g Not Applicable	0 (0.25) g (1) g (50) g Not Applicable (0.25) g Not Applicable	Not Applicable	0 0.25 g 1 g Not Applicable Not Applicable 0.25 g Not Applicable	0 (0.25) g (1) g Not Applicable Not Applicable (0.25) g Not Applicable
Flammable gas	Gaseous Liquefied	H-2	Not Applicable	Not Applicable (150) d, e	1,000 d, e Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable (150) d, e	1,000 d, e Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Flammable liquids c, r	IA s IB and IC	H-2 or H-3	Not Applicable	30 d, e 120 d, e	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	30 d 120 d	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	10 d 30 d
Flammable liquid, combination (IA s, IB, IC)	Not Applicable	H-2 or H-3	Not Applicable	120 d, e, h	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	120 d, h	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	30 d, h
Flammable solid	Not Applicable	H-3	125 d, e	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	125 d	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	25 d	Not Applicable
Inert gas	Gaseous Liquefied	Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Limited Not Limited	Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Limited Not Limited	Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Applicable Not Applicable
Organic peroxide p	Unclassified Detonable I II III IV V	H-1 H-2 H-3 H-3 Not Applicable Not Applicable	1 e, g 5 d, e 50 d, e 125 d, e Not Limited Not Limited	(1) e, g (5) d, e (50) d, e (125) d, e Not Limited Not Limited	Not Applicable	0.25 g 1 d 50 d 125 d Not Limited Not Limited	(0.25) g (1) d (50) d (125) d Not Limited Not Limited	Not Applicable	0.25 g 1 d 10 d 25 d Not Limited Not Limited	(0.25) g (1) d (10) d (25) d Not Limited Not Limited
Oxidizer	4 3 k 2 1	H-1 H-2 H-3 H-3	1 g 10 d, e 250 d, e 4,000 e, f	(1) e, g (10) d, e (250) d, e (4,000) e, f	Not Applicable	0.25 g 2 d 250 d 4,000 f	(0.25) g (2) d (250) d (4,000) f	Not Applicable	0.25 g 2 d 50 d 1,000 f	(0.25) g (2) d (50) d (1,000) f
Oxidizing gas u	Gaseous Liquefied	H-3	Not Applicable	Not Applicable (150) d, e	1,500 d, e Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable (150) d, e	1,500 d, e Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Pyrophoric material p detonable	Not Applicable	H-1	1 e, g	(1) e, g	10 e, g	0.25 g	(0.25) g	2 e, g	0	0
Pyrophoric material nondetonable	Not Applicable	H-2	4 e, g	(4) e, g	50 e, g	1 g	(1) g	10 e, g	0	0
Unstable (reactive) p detonable	4 3	H-1 H-1	1 e, g 1 e, g	(1) e, g (1) e, g	10 e, g 10 e, g	0.25 g 0.25 g	(0.25) g (0.25) g	2 e, g 2 e, g	0.25 g 0.25 g	(0.25) g (0.25) g
Unstable (reactive) nondetonable	4 3 2 1	H-1 H-1 or H-2 H-3 Not Applicable	1 e, g 5 d, e 50 d, e Not Limited	(1) e, g (5) d, e (50) d, e Not Limited	10 e, g 50 d, e 250 d, e 750 d, e	0.25 g 1 d 50 d Not Limited	(0.25) g (1) d (50) d Not Limited	2 e, g 10 d, e 250 d, e 750 d, e	0.25 g 1 d 10 d Not Limited	(0.25) g (1) d (10) d Not Limited
Water-reactive detonable p	3 2	H-1 H-1	1 e, g 1 e, g	(1) e, g (1) e, g	Not Applicable	0.25 g 0.25 g	(0.25) g (0.25) g	Not Applicable	0.25 g 0.25 g	(0.25) g (0.25) g
Water-reactive nondetonable	3 2 1	H-2 H-3 Not Applicable	5 d, e 50 d, e Not Limited	(5) d, e (50) d, e Not Limited	Not Applicable	5 d 50 d Not Limited	(5) d (50) d Not Limited	Not Applicable	1 d 10 d Not Limited	(1) d (10) d Not Limited

For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3, 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 gallon = 3.785 L.

a.   For use of control areas, see FC 5003.8.3.

b.   The aggregate quantity in storage, handling and use shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.

c.   The quantities of alcoholic beverages in retail and wholesale sales occupancies shall not be limited providing the liquids are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons. In retail and wholesale sales occupancies, the quantities of medicines, foodstuffs, or consumer products, and cosmetics containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids with the remainder of the solutions not being flammable shall not be limited, provided that such materials are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons.

d.   Maximum allowable quantities, except for liquefied petroleum gas and flammable liquid motor fuel, may be increased 100 percent in buildings protected throughout by a sprinkler system. Where Note e applies, the quantities may be increased as set forth in both notes.

e.   Maximum allowable quantities, except for liquefied petroleum gas and flammable liquid motor fuel, may be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas cabinets, gas rooms, exhausted enclosures or listed safety cans. Listed safety cans shall be in accordance with FC 5003.9.10. Where Note d applies, the quantities may be increased as set forth in both notes.

f.   Quantities shall not be limited in a building protected throughout by a sprinkler system.

g.   Allowed only in buildings protected throughout by a sprinkler system.

h.   Containing not more than the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class IA, Class IB or Class IC flammable liquids.

i.   Stationary fuel oil storage tanks shall comply with the requirements of the construction codes, including the Mechanical Code.

j.   Quantities shown in the table in parentheses have the units shown in parentheses at the head of the column.

k.   A maximum quantity of 200 pounds of solid or 20 gallons of liquid Class 3 oxidizers is allowed when such materials are necessary for maintenance and operation of equipment when the storage containers and the manner of storage are approved.

l.   Reserved.

m.   For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with FC 5003.1.2.

n.   For storage and display quantities in Group M and storage quantities in Group S occupancies complying with the requirements of FC 5003.11, see FC Table 5003.11.1.

o.   Densely-packed baled cotton that complies with the packing requirements of ISO 8115 shall not be included in this material class.

p.   Unclassified detonable organic peroxides (see FC Chapter 62), detonable pyrophoric materials (see FC Chapter 64), detonable unstable (reactive) materials (see FC Chapter 66) and detonable water-reactive materials (see FC Chapter 67) shall be treated as explosives for purposes of storage, handling and use (see FC Chapter 56).

q.   Where manufactured, generated or used in such a manner that the concentration and conditions create a re or explosion hazard based on information prepared in accordance with FC 104.7.2.

r.   For storage of flammable and combustible liquids in Group M occupancy, see FC Chapter 57. For storage of flammable and combustible liquids in distilleries, see FC Chapter 40. The maximum allowable quantities shall not apply to alcohol-based hand rubs classified as Class I or II liquids in dispensers that are installed or placed for use on a premises in accordance with FC 5705.5.1 and 5705.5.2.

s.   For purposes of this table, gasoline and other flammable liquid motor fuels are classified as a Class IA flammable liquid.

t.   The maximum allowable quantities shall be limited by FC 5006 for non-production laboratories classified as Occupancy Group B.

u.   Medical gas storage in hospitals and other medical facilities classified as Occupancy Group B and I shall be subject to the requirements as set forth in FC 5306.

FC Table 5003.1.1(2)
Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area of Hazardous Material Posing a Health Hazard a, c, f, h, i, j

 

Material	Storage b			Use-Closed Systems b			Use-Open Systems b
	Solid pounds d, e	Liquid gallons (pounds) d, e	Gas SCF (pounds) d	Solid pounds d	Liquid gallons (pounds) d	Gas SCF (pounds) d	Solid pounds d	Liquid gallons (pounds) d
Corrosive	5,000	500	Gaseous 810 e Liquefied (150)	5,000	500	Gaseous 810 e Liquefied (150)	1,000	100
Highly toxic	10	(10)	Gaseous 20 g Liquefied (4) g	10	(10)	Gaseous 20 g Liquefied (4) g	3	(3)
Toxic	500	(500)	Gaseous 810 e Liquefied (150) e	500	(500)	Gaseous 810 e Liquefied (150) e	125	(125)

For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3, 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 gallon = 3.785 L.

a.   For use of control areas, see FC 5003.8.3.

b.   The aggregate quantity in storage, handling and use shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.

c.   In retail and wholesale sales occupancies, the quantities of medicines, foodstuffs or consumer products, and cosmetics, containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids and with the remainder of the solutions not being flammable, shall not be limited, provided that such materials are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons.

d.   Maximum allowable quantities may be increased 100 percent in buildings protected throughout by a sprinkler system. Where Note e applies, the quantities increased shall be as set forth in both notes.

e.   Maximum allowable quantities may be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas cabinets, or exhausted enclosures. Where Note d applies, the quantities increased shall be as set forth in both notes.

f.   For storage and display quantities in Group M and storage quantities in Group S occupancies complying with the requirements of FC 5003.11, see FC Table 5003.11.1.

g.   Allowed only when stored in approved exhausted gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures.

h.   Quantities shown in the table in parentheses have the units shown in parentheses at the head of the column.

i.   For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with FC 5003.1.2.

j.   The maximum allowable quantities shall be limited by FC 5006 for non-production laboratories classified as Occupancy Group B.

FC Table 5003.1.1(3)
Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area of Hazardous Materials Posing a Physical Hazard in an Outdoor Control Area a, c, d, f

Material	Class	Storage b			Use-Closed Systems b			Use-Open Systems b
		Solid pounds	Liquid gallons (pounds)	Gas SCF	Solid pounds	Liquid gallons (pounds)	Gas SCF	Solid pounds	Liquid gallons (pounds)
Flammable gas	Gaseous Liquefied	Not Applicable	Not Applicable (150)	1000 Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable (150)	1000 Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Flammable solid	Not Applicable	125	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	25	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	25	Not Applicable
Inert gas Cryogenic inert	Gaseous Liquefied Not Applicable	Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Limited Not Limited Not Limited	Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Limited Not Limited Not Limited	Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable	Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Organic peroxide e	Unclassified Detonable	1	(1)	Not Applicable	0.25	(0.25)	Not Applicable	0.25	(0.25)
Organic peroxide	I II III IV V	5 50 125 500 Not Limited	(5) (50) (125) (500) Not Limited	Not Applicable	1 50 125 500 Not Limited	(1) (50) (125) (500) Not Limited	Not Applicable	1 10 25 100 Not Limited	(1) (10) (25) (100) Not Limited
Oxidizer	4 3 2 1	1 10 250 4,000	(1) (10) (250) (4,000)	Not Applicable	0.25 2 250 4,000	(0.25) (2) (250) (4,000)	Not Applicable	0.25 2 50 1,000	(0.25) (2) (50) (1,000)
Oxidizing gas	Gaseous Liquefied	Not Applicable	Not Applicable 15	1,500 Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable 15	1,500 Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Pyrophoric material e detonable	Not Applicable	1	(1)	10	0.25	(0.25)	2	0	0
Pyrophoric material nondetonable	Not Applicable	4	(4)	50	1	(1)	10	0	0
Unstable (reactive) e detonable	4 3	1 1	(1) (1)	10 10	0.25 0.25	(0.25) (0.25)	2 2	0.25 0.25	(0.25) (0.25)
Unstable (reactive) nondetonable	4 3 2 1	1 5 50 Not Limited	(1) (5) (50) Not Limited	10 50 250 750	0.25 1 50 Not Limited	(0.25) (1) (50) Not Limited	2 10 250 750	0.25 1 10 Not Limited	(0.25) (1) (10) Not Limited
Water- reactive e detonable	3 2	1 1	(1) (1)	Not Applicable	0.25 0.25	(0.25) (0.25)	Not Applicable	0.25 0.25	(0.25) (0.25)
Water- reactive nondetonable	3 2 1	5 50 Not Limited	(5) (50) Not Limited	Not Applicable	5 50 Not Limited	(5) (50) Not Limited	Not Applicable	1 10 Not Limited	(1) (10) Not Limited

For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3.

a.   For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with FC 5003.1.2.

b.   The aggregate quantities in storage and use shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.

c.   The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials allowed in outdoor storage per single property under the same ownership or control used for retail or wholesale sales is allowed to exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area when such storage is in accordance with FC 5003.11.

d.   Quantities shown in the table in parentheses have the units shown in parentheses at the head of the column.

e.   Unclassified detonable organic peroxides (see FC Chapter 62), detonable pyrophoric materials (see FC Chapter 64), detonable unstable (reactive) materials (see FC Chapter 66) and detonable water-reactive materials (see FC Chapter 67) shall be treated as explosives for purposes of storage (see FC Chapter 56).

f.   In addition to these requirements, the outdoor storage and use of hazardous materials shall comply with applicable requirements of the Zoning Resolution.

FC Table 5003.1.1(4)
Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area of Hazardous Materials Posing a Health Hazard in an Outdoor Control Area a, c, f, g

 

Material	Storage b			Use-Closed Systems b			Use-Open Systems b
	Solid pounds	Liquid gallons (pounds)	Gas SCF (pounds)	Solid pounds	Liquid gallons (pounds)	Gas SCF (pounds)	Solid pounds	Liquid gallons (pounds)
Corrosives	5,000	500	Gaseous 810 Liquefied (150)	5,000	500	Gaseous 810 Liquefied (150)	1,000	100
Highly toxics	10	(10)	Gaseous 20 d Liquefied (4) d	10	(10)	Gaseous 20 d Liquefied (4) d	3	(3)
Toxics	500	(500) e	Gaseous 810 Liquefied (150)	500	50 e	Gaseous 810 Liquefied (150)	25	(25) e

For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3, 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 pound per square inch absolute = 6.895 kPa, °C = (°F-32)/1.8.

a.   For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with FC 5003.1.2.

b.   The aggregate quantities in storage and use shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.

c.   The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials allowed in outdoor storage on a single property under the same ownership or control used for retail or wholesale sales is allowed to exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area when such storage is in accordance with FC 5003.11.

d.   Allowed only when used in approved exhausted gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or under fume hoods.

e.   The maximum allowable quantity per control area for toxic liquids with vapor pressures in excess of 1 psia at 77°F shall be the maximum allowable quantity per control area listed for highly toxic liquids.

f.   Quantities shown in the table in parentheses have the units shown in parentheses at the head of the column.

g.   In addition to these requirements, the outdoor storage and use of hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Zoning Resolution.

5003.2 Devices, equipment, systems and processes.

Devices, equipment, systems and processes utilized for storage, handling and use of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with FC 5003.2.1 through 5003.2.8 and the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as set forth in 6 NYCRR Parts 596, 598, 599, 613.

5003.2.1 Design and construction of containers and tanks.

Containers and tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with approved standards. Containers, tanks and other means used for containment of hazardous materials shall be of an approved type.

5003.2.2 Piping, tubing, valves and fittings.

Piping, tubing, valves and fittings conveying hazardous materials, except piping for inlet connections to prevent backflow or piping for pressure relief devices, shall be designed and installed in accordance with approved standards and FC 5003.2.2.1 and 5003.2.2.2.

5003.2.2.1 Design and construction.

Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and ancillary equipment used for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the following:

   1.   Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and ancillary equipment shall be designed and fabricated from materials compatible with the material to be contained and shall be of adequate strength and durability to withstand the pressure, structural and seismic stress, and exposure to which they are subjected.

   2.   Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with ASME A13.1 to indicate the material conveyed.

   3.   Readily accessible manual valves, or automatic remotely-activated fail-safe emergency shutoff valves, shall be installed on supply piping and tubing at the point of use and at the tank, container or other source of supply.

   4.   Emergency shutoff valves shall be clearly visible and readily accessible. A durable sign shall be conspicuously posted immediately adjacent to such valves that identifies their location.

   5.   Backflow prevention or check valves shall be provided when the backflow of hazardous materials could create a hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials.

   6.   Where gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of health hazard Class 3 or 4, flammability Class 4, or instability Class 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 are conveyed in pressurized piping above 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (103 kPa), an approved means of leak detection and emergency shutoff or excess flow control shall be provided. Where the piping originates from within a hazardous material storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be located within the storage room or area. Where the piping originates from any other source of supply, the excess flow control shall be located as close to the source of supply as practical.

   Exceptions:

      1.   Piping for inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.

      2.   Piping for pressure relief devices.

5003.2.2.2 Additional regulations for supply piping for health-hazard materials.

Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health-hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3 and the following:

   1.   Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic, toxic or highly volatile corrosive liquids and gases shall have welded, threaded or flanged connections throughout, except where connections are located within a ventilated enclosure if the material is a gas, or an approved method of drainage or containment is provided for connections if the material is a liquid.

   2.   Piping and tubing shall not be located within corridors, within any portion of a means of egress required to be enclosed in fire-resistance-rated construction or in concealed spaces in areas not classified as Group H occupancies.

      Exception: Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of corridors and the floor or roof above or in concealed spaces above other occupancies when installed in accordance with Section 415 of the Building Code for Group H-5 occupancies.