Section BC G311: Hazardous Substances

G311.1 Hazardous substances.

Portable containers located in the flood hazard area that store hazardous substances, as defined in Section 41-03 of Title 15 of the Rules of the City of New York, shall comply with Section 41-14 of Title 15 of the Rules of the City of New York.

Section BC G312: Retroactive Requirements

G312.1 General.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the New York City Construction Codes, the provisions of this section shall apply retroactively to all buildings and structures specified herein.

G312.2 Connections for temporary external generators.

The following buildings shall be provided with connections for temporary external generators in accordance with Sections G304.5.1 through G304.5.4, as applicable, by January 1, 2033, and a report detailing compliance with such requirements shall be filed with the department in accordance with Section G312.2.2 by such date:

   1.   Buildings whose main use or dominant occupancy is Group I-1 and that are located in a special flood hazard area;

   2.   Buildings whose main use or dominant occupancy is an adult home, enriched housing, community residence or intermediate care facility that is classified as occupancy Group R pursuant to an exception to Section 308.3.1 or 308.3.2 and that are located in a special flood hazard area;

   3.   Buildings whose main use or dominant occupancy is Group I-2 hospital and that are located in a special flood hazard area or shaded X-Zone;

   4.   Buildings whose main use or dominant occupancy is Group I-2 nursing home and that are located in a special flood hazard area; and

   5.   Buildings whose main use or dominant occupancy is Group I-2, other than hospitals and nursing homes, and that are located in a special flood hazard area.