N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 3201: Section FC 3201: General

3201.1 Scope.

This chapter shall govern high-piled combustible storage, and the design, installation, operation and maintenance of any building, structure or premises used for such purpose.

3201.2 Permits.

Permits shall be required as set forth in FC 105.6.

3201.3 Permit application.

Applications for permits for high-piled combustible storage shall include design and installation documents that contain the following information, and such other information and documentation as the commissioner may prescribe:

1. Floor plan of the building showing locations and dimensions of high-piled storage areas.

2. Usable storage height for each storage area.

3. Number of tiers within each rack, if applicable.

4. Commodity clearance between top of storage and the sprinkler deflector for each storage arrangement.

5. Aisle dimensions between each storage array.

6. Maximum pile volume for each storage array.

7. Location and classification of commodities in accordance with FC 3203.

8. Location of commodities that are banded or encapsulated.

9. Location of required fire department access doors.

10. Type of fire extinguishing and fire detection systems.

11. Location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling and in-rack sprinklers.

12. Type, location and specifications of smoke removal and curtain board systems.

13. Dimension and location of transverse and longitudinal flue spaces.

14. Such other information, regarding design features, commodities, storage arrangement and fire protection features within the high-piled storage area, as may be required by the commissioner to ensure compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

3201.3.1 Records.

A copy of the permit application documents shall be maintained on the premises and made available for inspection by any department representative.

3201.4 Egress plan.

Where the area of the high-piled combustible storage requires a permit, the owner shall prepare and familiarize employees with an egress plan that indicates the location and width of aisles, exits, exit access doors, exit signs, height of storage and location of hazardous materials. Such plan shall be maintained in an approved location and shall be made available for inspection by any representative of the department.

Exception: Any high-piled combustible storage facility or area required to have an emergency preparedness plan pursuant to FC Chapter 4.

3201.5 General.

All buildings, structures and premises that contain high-piled combustible storage shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with this chapter. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, the following material-specific requirements shall apply:

1. Aerosols shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 51.

2. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 57.

3. Hazardous materials shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 50.

4. Storage of combustible paper records shall be in accordance with NFPA 13, as modified by FC Appendix B.

5. Storage of combustible fibers shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 37.

6. Storage of miscellaneous combustible material shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 3.