N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 2909: Section FC 2909: Raw Materials and Finished Products

2909.1 General.

The storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids in process areas shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 57. The storage, handling and use of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 62 and the storage, handling and use of oxidizers shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 63.

2909.2 Tank storage.

Tanks for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall be installed in accordance with FC Chapter 57. Process equipment storing or using flammable or combustible liquids and storage in quantities necessary for maintaining the operation is allowed in the process area.

2909.3 Loading and unloading.

Tank car and cargo tank loading and unloading stations for Class I liquids shall be separated from the process area, other facility structures, the nearest lot line, public street or private road by a minimum distance in accordance with FC Chapter 57.

2909.3.1 Loading.

Loading and unloading structures and platforms for flammable and combustible liquids shall be designed and installed in accordance with FC Chapter 57.

2909.3.2 Safety.

Tank cars and cargo tanks for flammable and combustible liquids shall be loaded and unloaded in accordance with FC Chapter 57.

2909.4 Reserved.

2909.5 Organic peroxide storage.

The storage of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 62.

2909.5.1 Size.

The size of the package containing organic peroxide shall be selected so that, as nearly as practical, full packages are utilized at one time. Spilled peroxide shall be promptly removed and disposed of lawfully.

2909.6 Finished products.

Finished products that are flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored outdoors, in a separate building, or in a room separate from the process area, in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code. The storage of finished products shall be in tanks or closed containers in accordance with FC Chapter 57.