N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 314: Section FC 314: Indoor Displays

314.1 General.

Indoor displays in any occupancy shall be designed and installed in accordance with FC 314.2 through 314.4.

314.2 Fixtures and displays.

Fixtures and displays of goods for sale to the public shall be arranged so as to maintain free, immediate and unobstructed access to exits as required by FC Chapter 10 and the construction codes, including the Building Code.

314.3 Highly combustible goods.

It shall be unlawful to display highly combustible goods, including flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied flammable gases, oxidizing materials, pyroxylin plastics and agricultural goods, in main exit access aisles, corridors, common areas of covered malls, or within 5 feet (1524 mm) of entrances to exits and exterior exit doors.

314.4 Vehicles and watercraft.

Fueled and electric vehicles (including motor vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds) and watercraft that are displayed indoors shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Vehicle and watercraft engines shall not be operated at any time when the display is open to the public. Liquid-fueled vehicle and watercraft engine batteries shall be disconnected or the engine otherwise disabled from starting by installation of an ignition lock, "kill switch" (relay) or other approved 

means. Battery or other electrical connections that are disconnected shall be adequately taped to prevent arcing. For electric and gaseous-fueled vehicles:

1.1. Battery power necessary to preserve vehicle safety features shall be maintained.

1.2. Appropriate safety measures shall be implemented to prevent the engine from being started and/or the vehicle from moving or other approved means, including securing the engine start key or fob and preventing remote engine start.

2. Fuel in fuel tanks shall not exceed one-eighth tank or 2.5 gallons (9.5 L) (whichever is less). Gaseous-fueled vehicles or watercraft shall contain no more fuel than the energy equivalent of 2.5 gallons (9.5 L) of gasoline.

3. Fuel tanks and fill openings shall be closed and secured with a locking gas cap.

4. Fueling or defueling shall not be conducted indoors.

5. No repairs or other work shall be conducted on a motor vehicle or watercraft in the display area.

6. Where indoor display of motor vehicles

and watercraft is in Group A occupancies and other public gathering places, aisles with an unobstructed minimum width of 3 feet (914 mm) shall be maintained.

7. Such other requirements as the department may promulgate by rule.

314.5 Required clearance from fire safety systems.

Sprinklers and fire alarm systems shall not be obstructed by indoor displays.

314.5.1 Sprinkler systems.

A sprinkler system shall be installed in or under covered kiosks, displays, booths, or concession stands that exceed 4 feet (1219 mm) in width. The clearance between any sprinkler head deflector installed above the top of the kiosks, displays, booths, or concession stands shall not be less than 18 inches (457 mm).

Exception: Open-grid and drop-out ceilings complying with the requirements of NFPA 13, as modified by FC Appendix B, may be installed beneath sprinklers.

314.5.2 Fire alarm systems.

Sufficient clearance shall be provided between kiosks, displays, booths, or concession stands and fire alarm and carbon monoxide systems equipment and devices including detectors and strobes, so as not to interfere with their operation.