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Section FC 5701: General
Section FC 5702: Definitions
Section FC 5703: General Requirements
Section FC 5704: Storage
5704.1 General.
5704.1.1 Aboveground storage prohibited.
5704.1.2 Tank capacity limitations.
5704.1.2.1 Underground flammable liquid tanks.
5704.1.2.2 Underground combustible liquid tanks.
5704.1.2.3 Aboveground, outdoor combustible liquid tanks.
5704.1.2.4 Aboveground, indoor combustible liquid tanks.
5704.2 Tank storage.
5704.2.1 Change of tank contents.
5704.2.2 Use of transport containers as stationary storage tanks.
5704.2.3 Labeling and signs.
5704.2.3.1 Smoking and open flame.
5704.2.3.2 Label or placard.
5704.2.4 Sources of ignition.
5704.2.5 Explosion control.
5704.2.6 Separation from incompatible materials.
5704.2.7 Design and installation requirements for tanks.
5704.2.7.1 Materials used in tank construction.
5704.2.7.2 Pressure limitations for tanks.
5704.2.7.3 Tank vents for normal venting.
5704.2.7.3.1 Vent lines.
5704.2.7.3.2 Vent-line flame arresters and venting devices.
5704.2.7.3.3 Vent pipe outlets.
5704.2.7.3.4 Installation of vent piping.
5704.2.7.3.5 Manifolding.
5704.2.7.3.5.1 Aboveground tanks.
5704.2.7.3.5.2 Underground tanks.
5704.2.7.3.5.3 Tanks storing Class I liquids.
5704.2.7.4 Emergency venting.
5704.2.7.5 Tank openings other than vents.
5704.2.7.5.1 Connections below liquid level.
5704.2.7.5.2 Filling, emptying and vapor recovery connections.
5704.2.7.5.3 Piping, connections and fittings.
5704.2.7.5.4 Manual gauging.
5704.2.7.5.5 Fill pipes and discharge lines.
5704.2.7.5.5.1 Class I liquids.
5704.2.7.5.5.2 Underground tanks.
5704.2.7.5.6 Location of connections.
5704.2.7.5.7 Protection against vapor release.
5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill prevention.
5704.2.7.6 Repair or alteration of tanks and piping.
5704.2.7.7 Design of supports.
5704.2.7.8 Locations subject to flooding.
5704.2.7.9 Corrosion protection.
5704.2.7.10 Leak reporting.
5704.2.7.10.1 Leaking tank disposition.
5704.2.7.11 Tank lining.
5704.2.8 Reserved.
5704.2.9 Aboveground tanks.
5704.2.9.1 Reserved.
5704.2.9.1.1 Reserved.
5704.2.9.1.2 Foam fire protection system installation.
5704.2.9.1.2.1 Foam storage.
5704.2.9.1.3 Fire protection of supports.
5704.2.9.1.4 Inerting of tanks with boilover liquids.
5704.2.9.2 Supports, foundations and anchorage.
5704.2.9.3 Stairs, platforms and walkways.
5704.2.9.4 Aboveground tank overfill prevention.
5704.2.9.5 Outdoor aboveground tanks.
5704.2.9.5.1 Locations of aboveground tanks.
5704.2.9.5.1.1 Location of tanks with pressures 2.5 psig or less.
5704.2.9.5.1.2 Location of tanks with pressures exceeding 2.5 psig.
5704.2.9.5.1.3 Location of tanks for boilover liquids.
5704.2.9.5.1.4 Location of tanks for unstable liquids.
5704.2.9.5.1.5 Location of tanks for Class IIIB liquids.
5704.2.9.5.2 Separation between adjacent stable or unstable liquid tanks.
5704.2.9.5.3 Separation between adjacent tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids and LPG.
5704.2.9.6 Additional requirements for protected aboveground tanks.
5704.2.9.6.1 Tank construction.
5704.2.9.6.2 Normal and emergency venting.
5704.2.9.6.3 Secondary containment.
5704.2.9.6.4 Vehicle impact protection.
5704.2.9.6.5 Overfill prevention sign.
5704.2.9.6.6 Fill pipe connections.
5704.2.9.6.7 Spill containers.
5704.2.9.6.8 Tank openings.
5704.2.9.6.9 Antisiphon devices.
5704.2.10 Drainage and diking.
5704.2.10.1 Volumetric capacity.
5704.2.10.2 Diked areas containing multiple tanks.
5704.2.10.3 Protection of piping from exposure fires.
5704.2.10.4 Combustible materials in diked areas.
5704.2.10.5 Equipment, controls and piping in diked areas.
5704.2.10.6 Dike construction.
5704.2.11 Underground tanks.
5704.2.11.1 Contents.
5704.2.11.2 Location.
5704.2.11.3 Depth and cover.
5704.2.11.4 Overfill protection and prevention systems.
5704.2.11.5 Leak prevention.
5704.2.11.5.1 Inventory control.
5704.2.11.5.2 Leak detection.
5704.2.11.6 Periodic tank and piping test.
5704.2.11.7 Emergency tank and piping system test.
5704.2.12 Testing.
5704.2.12.1 Acceptance testing.
5704.2.12.2 Testing of underground tanks.
5704.2.12.3 Testing of aboveground tanks.
5704.2.13 Out-of-service tanks.
5704.2.13.1 Underground tanks.
5704.2.13.1.1 Fuel conversions.
5704.2.13.1.2 Out of service for 30 days.
5704.2.13.1.3 Out of service for 1 year.
5704.2.13.2 Aboveground tanks.
5704.2.13.2.1 Fuel conversions.
5704.2.13.2.2 Out of service for 30 days.
5704.2.13.2.3 Out of service for 1 year.
5704.3 Container storage.
5704.3.1 Design, construction and capacity of containers.
5704.3.1.1 Approved containers.
5704.3.1.2 Barrel storage of distilled spirits.
5704.3.2 Liquid storage cabinets.
5704.3.2.1 Design of storage cabinets.
5704.3.2.1.1 Materials.
5704.3.2.1.2 Labeling.
5704.3.2.1.3 Doors.
5704.3.2.1.4 Bottom.
5704.3.2.2 Capacity.
5704.3.2.3 Number of storage cabinets.
5704.3.3 Indoor storage.
5704.3.3.1 Portable fire extinguishers.
5704.3.3.2 Incompatible materials.
5704.3.3.3 Clear means of egress.
5704.3.3.4 Empty containers storage.
5704.3.3.5 Shelf storage.
5704.3.3.5.1 Reserved.
5704.3.3.5.2 Displacement protection.
5704.3.3.5.3 Orderly storage.
5704.3.3.6 Rack storage.
5704.3.3.7 Pile or palletized storage.
5704.3.3.8 Combustible materials storage.
5704.3.3.9 Idle combustible pallets.
5704.3.3.10 Containers in piles.
5704.3.4 Quantity limits for storage.
5704.3.4.1 Maximum allowable quantity per control area.
5704.3.4.2 Limitations on storage.
5704.3.4.3 Quantities exceeding limits for control areas.
5704.3.4.4 Liquids for maintenance and operation of equipment.
5704.3.5 Storage in control areas.
5704.3.5.1 Storage of flammable and combustible liquids below grade.
5704.3.5.2 Storage pile heights.
5704.3.5.3 Storage distance from ceilings and roofs.
5704.3.5.4 Combustible materials.
5704.3.6 Wholesale and retail sales.
5704.3.6.1 Container type.
5704.3.6.2 Container capacity.
5704.3.6.3 Fire protection and storage arrangements.
5704.3.6.3.1 Combustible commodities.
5704.3.6.4 Container warning labels.
5704.3.6.5 Storage plan.
5704.3.7 Liquid storage rooms.
5704.3.7.1 General.
5704.3.7.2 Quantities and arrangement of storage.
5704.3.7.2.1 Mixed storage.
5704.3.7.2.2 Separation and aisles.
5704.3.7.2.3 Stabilizing and supports.
5704.3.7.3 Spill control and secondary containment.
5704.3.7.4 Ventilation.
5704.3.7.5 Fire protection.
5704.3.7.5.1 Fire extinguishing systems.
5704.3.7.5.2 Portable fire extinguishers.
5704.3.8 Liquid warehouses.
5704.3.8.1 Quantities and storage arrangement.
5704.3.8.1.1 Mixed storage.
5704.3.8.1.2 Separation and aisles.
5704.3.8.2 Spill control and secondary containment.
5704.3.8.3 Ventilation.
5704.3.8.4 Fire extinguishing systems.
5704.3.8.5 Warehouse hose lines.
5704.4 Outdoor storage of containers.
5704.4.1 Design and construction.
5704.4.2 Location on property.
5704.4.2.1 Mixed liquid piles.
5704.4.2.2 Fire apparatus access.
5704.4.2.3 Reserved.
5704.4.2.4 Storage adjacent to buildings.
5704.4.2.4.1 Separation.
5704.4.3 Spill control and secondary containment.
5704.4.4 Security.
5704.4.5 Protection from vehicles.
5704.4.6 Clearance from combustibles.
5704.4.6.1 Vegetation.
5704.4.6.2 Combustible waste.
5704.4.7 Weather protection.
5704.4.8 Empty containers storage.
Section FC 5705: Handling and Use
Section FC 5706: Special Operations
Section FC 5707: Fleet Fueling Operations*
Chapter 58: Flammable Gases
Chapter 59: Flammable Solids
Chapter 60: Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials
Chapter 61: Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Chapter 62: Organic Peroxides
Chapter 63: Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 64: Pyrophoric Materials
Chapter 65: Pyroxylin Plastics
Chapter 66: Unstable (Reactive) Materials
Chapter 67: Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids
Chapter 68: Reserved
Chapter 69: Reserved
Chapter 70: Reserved
Chapter 71: Reserved
Chapter 72: Reserved
Chapter 73: Reserved
Chapter 74: Reserved
Chapter 75: Reserved
Chapter 76: Reserved
Chapter 77: Reserved
Chapter 78: Reserved
Chapter 79: Reserved
Chapter 80: Referenced Standards
Appendix A: Fees
Appendix B: Referenced Standard Modifications
Title 30: Emergency Management
Title 31: Department of Veterans' Services
Title 32: Labor and Employment
Title 33: Investigations
Title 34: Racial Equity
Appendix A: Unconsolidated Local Laws
The Rules of the City of New York
THE RULES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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Title 25: Department of Mental Health and Retardation [Repealed]
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Title 72: Office of Emergency Management
Title 73: Civic Engagement Commission
Title 74: Community Hiring
5704.3.3.2 Incompatible materials.
Materials that will react with water or other liquids to produce a hazard shall not be stored in the same room with flammable and combustible liquids in accordance with FC 5003.9.8.
5704.3.3.3 Clear means of egress.
Storage of any liquids, including stock for sale, shall not be stored near or be allowed to obstruct physically the route of egress.
5704.3.3.4 Empty containers storage.
The storage of empty containers previously used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored as required for filled containers. Containers, when emptied, shall have the covers or plugs immediately replaced in openings, be removed to an outdoor location and, if not cleaned on the premises, the empty containers shall be removed from the premises as soon as practical, but at least daily.
5704.3.3.5 Shelf storage.
Shelving shall be of approved noncombustible construction, adequately braced and anchored. Seismic requirements shall be in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code.
5704.3.3.5.1 Reserved.
5704.3.3.5.2 Displacement protection.
Shelves shall be of sufficient depth and provided with a lip or guard to prevent individual containers from being displaced.
   Exception: Shelves in storage cabinets or on laboratory furniture specifically designed for such use.
5704.3.3.5.3 Orderly storage.
Shelf storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall be maintained in an orderly manner.
5704.3.3.6 Rack storage.
Where storage on racks is allowed elsewhere in this code, a minimum 4-foot-wide (1219 mm) aisle shall be provided between adjacent rack sections and any adjacent storage of liquids. Main aisles shall have a minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm).

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