5003.2.7 Liquid-level limit control.

Atmospheric tanks that contain hazardous material liquids shall be equipped with a liquid-level limit control or other approved means to prevent overfilling of the tank.

   Exception: Tanks with a capacity not exceeding 500 gallons (1893 L) that are filled from a source other than a cargo tank or tank car.

5003.2.8 Seismic protection.

Machinery and equipment utilizing hazardous materials shall be braced and anchored in accordance with the seismic design requirements of the Building Code for the seismic design category in which the machinery or equipment is classified.

5003.2.9 Testing.

The following devices, equipment and systems shall be tested at the time of installation and not less than annually thereafter, provided that testing shall be conducted at least as often as is recommended by the manufacturer of such device, equipment or system:

   1.   Gas detection systems, alarms and automatic emergency shutoff valves required by FC 6004.2.2.10 for highly toxic and toxic gases.

   2.   Limit control systems for liquid level, temperature and pressure required by FC 5003.2.7, 5004.8 and 5005.1.4.

   3.   Emergency alarm systems required by FC 5004.9 and 5005.4.4.

   4.   Monitoring and supervisory systems required by FC 5004.10 and 5005.1.6.

   5.   Manually activated shutdown controls required by FC 6403.1.1.1 for compressed gas systems conveying pyrophoric gases.

5003.3 Release and disposal of hazardous materials.

It shall be unlawful to release or dispose of any amount of hazardous material, including pesticides and fertilizers used for domestic, agricultural or horticultural purposes, into a sewer, storm drain, ditch, drainage canal, creek, stream, river, lake or tidal waterway or on the ground, sidewalk, street, highway or into the atmosphere, except when allowed by federal, state or local regulations or permits, including the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as set forth in 6 NYCRR Parts 597 and 611.

5003.3.1 Reporting of discharges.

When hazardous materials are released in quantities reportable under federal, state or local regulations, the commissioner shall be notified and the following procedures required in accordance with FC 5003.3.1.1 through 5003.3.1.4.

5003.3.1.1 Records.

Accurate records shall be kept of the discharge of hazardous materials.

5003.3.1.2 Preparation.

Provisions shall be made for controlling and mitigating accidental discharges.