N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 3304: Section FC 3304: Precautions Against Fire

3304.1 Smoking prohibited.

Smoking is prohibited at all construction sites.

3304.1.1 Areas affected.

At construction sites required by the Building Code to be enclosed with a fence, including buildings under construction or demolition, smoking shall be prohibited within the area enclosed by such fence, including in construction trailers and other indoor or outdoor areas. At construction sites not required by the Building Code to be enclosed with a fence, including existing buildings undergoing interior alterations, smoking shall be prohibited in those areas of the building in which work is to be conducted under the work permit issued by the Department of Buildings.

3304.1.2 Signage.

"No Smoking" signs complying with FC 310 shall be conspicuously posted at construction sites at the following locations:

1. at construction sites required by the Building Code to be enclosed with a fence, on all sliding and swinging gate openings, and any other openings allowing for access to the site by persons or vehicles;

2. at the entrances to any building or structure under construction or demolition;

3. on each floor at stairway, elevator and hoistway access points of any building undergoing alteration, construction or demolition;

4. at any indoor or outdoor areas on the construction site at which persons congregate; and

5. at such other locations as are necessary to provide notice to a person entering upon or working at the site of the prohibition against smoking.

3304.2 Waste disposal.

Combustible waste, including rubbish and construction and demolition material, shall not be allowed to accumulate within buildings and shall be removed from a building at least once a day. Accumulations of combustible waste not stored in containers in accordance with FC 304.3 and in a manner that obstructs movement on the floor, or containing flammable or combustible liquid residues, shall be removed from a building at the end of each work shift. Combustible waste, including rubbish and construction and demolition material, shall be removed from the premises or stored in noncombustible containers.

3304.3 Open fires.

It shall be unlawful to ignite or maintain an open fire at a construction site, except for the use of coke-fueled salamanders in accordance with FC 307.1 and 307.6, and the rules.

3304.4 Spontaneous ignition.

Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags, shall be stored in a container listed for such use.

3304.5 Fire watch.

The commissioner may require, at a demolition site, and at other construction sites that are unusually hazardous in nature, that a fire watch be maintained by fire guards. The fire guards conducting such fire watch shall have the duties and responsibilities set forth in FC 901.7.2.1.

3304.6 Cutting and welding.

Operations involving the use of cutting and welding shall be performed in accordance with FC Chapter 35.

3304.7 Electrical.

Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations at construction sites shall comply with the requirements of the 

Electrical Code.

3304.8 Fire-resistance-rated construction.

Fire walls, fire barriers, and spray-on fire protection of structural members required by the Building Code for the completed building, shall be given construction priority. Required fire doors, with automatic closing devices, shall be installed on openings as soon as practicable. Required fire walls, fire barriers and fire doors shall be left in place in buildings undergoing alteration or demolition until construction operations necessitate their removal.