N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 2301: Section FC 2301: General

2301.1 Scope.

This chapter shall govern the design, installation, operation and maintenance of fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities, full-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities, self-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities, and repair garages.

2301.2 Permits.

Permits shall be required as set forth in FC 105.6.

2301.3 Design and installation documents.

Design and installation documents shall be submitted to the department for review and approval in accordance with FC 105.4 prior to the installation, alteration, repair or construction of fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities, full-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities, self-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities, and repair garages for vehicles fueled by lighter-than-air motor fuels. Design and installation documents shall include the location of all storage tanks, dispensers, compressors, piping, fire protection systems and emergency shutdown devices.

2301.3.1 Compliance with other codes.

The installation or alteration of a liquid motor fuel storage and dispensing system regulated by this chapter shall not be approved by the department unless the design and installation documents demonstrate that the proposed work complies with the regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, as set forth in 40 CFR Part 280, and the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as set forth in 6 NYCRR Part 613 as applicable.

2301.4 General.

All fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities, full-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities, self-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities and repair garages shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with this chapter, FC Chapter 57 and the construction codes, including the Building Code, the Fuel Gas Code and the Mechanical Code, and, as applicable, NFPA 30A.

2301.5 Electrical.

Electrical wiring and equipment shall be suitable for the locations in which they are installed and shall comply with the requirements of FC 605, NFPA 30A and the Electrical Code, as applicable. Upon request, proof of compliance with the Electrical Code shall be filed with the department.

2301.6 Heat-producing appliances.

Heat-producing appliances shall be suitable for the locations in which they are installed and shall comply with the requirements of the construction codes, including the Building Code, the Mechanical Code and the Fuel Gas Code, and NFPA 2 and 30A, as applicable.

2301.7 Supervision of dispensing operations.

The dispensing of motor fuel at fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities, full-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities and self-service motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be conducted by or under the personal supervision of a certified attendant, who shall be responsible for ensuring that dispensing operations are conducted and the facility is maintained in accordance with this chapter and the rules.

2301.8 Supervision of defueling operations.

The defueling of liquid motor fuel from the fuel tank of a motor vehicle shall be conducted by or under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

2301.9 Certificate of license.

Persons who install, alter, test or repair any automotive or marine liquid motor fuel storage and dispensing systems, including liquid motor fuel storage and dispensing systems at a bulk plant or terminal, shall hold a certificate of license or shall be employed by and perform such duties under the general supervision of a person holding such certificate.

2301.10 Records of inspections and testing.

Records of all inspections and testing required by this chapter shall be kept in a bound log book or other approved recordkeeping, maintained on the premises for a minimum of 4 years, except that records of the required 5 year tests as set forth in FC 2306.9.4, 2306.9.6 and 2308.7.4.1 shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of 6 years.

2301.11 Prohibition.

It shall be unlawful to operate as a self-service motor fuel-dispensing facility any motor fuel-dispensing facility or a motor fuel dispenser installed and approved as a fleet or full-service motor fuel-dispensing facility or dispenser.