N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 3605: Section FC 3605: Fire Protection, Equipment and Access

3605.1 General.

Marinas requiring fire protection and fire department access shall comply with this section. Marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall additionally comply with FC 2310.

3605.2 Fire protection systems and equipment.

Marinas shall be equipped with fire protection systems and equipment in accordance with this section.

3605.2.1 Standpipes.

If the furthest point of any pier or float exceeds 250 feet (76200 mm) from a fire apparatus-accessible location, the pier or float shall be equipped throughout with a standpipe system in accordance with NFPA 303. Systems shall be provided with hose connections located such that no point on the marina pier or float system exceeds 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a standpipe hose connection. Such system shall have a design capacity of 250 gallons per minute (946 L/min) and shall be provided with one or more fire department connections at an approved location, and when required by the commissioner, to an approved water supply. Standpipe hose connection locations shall be clearly identified by a flag or other approved means designed to be readily visible from the pier accessing the float system.

3605.2.2 Yard hydrant system.

Fire apparatus-accessible locations as required by FC 3605.3.1 shall be within 250 feet (76 200 mm) of a fire hydrant or other approved water supply, and shall be situated such that a hose stream from 250 feet (76 200 mm) of hose line stretched from such location will reach all portions of the premises.

3605.2.3 Portable fire extinguishers.

One non-freezing type portable fire extinguisher of the ordinary (moderate) hazard type shall be provided at each required standpipe hose connection. Where there is no standpipe connection, one non-freezing type portable fire extinguisher with at least a 2-A rating shall be provided for every 2,500 square feet (232 m

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), or part thereof. Additional portable fire extinguishers, suitable for the hazards involved, shall be provided and maintained in accordance with FC 906.

3605.3 Fire department access.

Fire apparatus access shall be provided as set forth in Chapters 4 and 7 of NFPA 303, and FC 3605.3.1 through 3605.3.5.

3605.3.1 Access road.

A road capable of supporting a department firefighting apparatus, with a width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) or a width as required by FC 503, where applicable, shall be provided from a public street to one or more fire apparatus-accessible locations on the premises.

3605.3.2 Aisles.

Any outdoor area of the marina shall be accessible by fire apparatus on all four sides, with a distance between the fire apparatus-accessible aisles of not more than 75 feet (22 860 mm). Such access aisles shall be kept unobstructed.

3605.3.3 Parking.

Motor vehicles shall not be parked on fire apparatus access roads or aisles, unless approved.

3605.3.4 Slip identification.

Slips and other mooring spaces shall be individually identified by a number and/or letter, which shall be conspicuously marked or posted. The direction to each slip and mooring space shall be conspicuously marked or posted at the base of each pier, finger pier, float and finger float.

3605.3.5 Fire department staging areas.

Staging areas for fire department access and firefighting operations shall be provided on all floats. An area at least 4 feet wide by 10 feet long (1219 mm by 3048 mm), exclusive of walkways, with a curb or barrier having a minimum height of 4 inches (102 mm) shall be provided and maintained unobstructed at each standpipe hose connection for this purpose. Each staging area shall be identified by a durable sign reading "FIRE DEPARTMENT STAGING AREA – KEEP CLEAR."

3605.4 Emergency communications and preparedness.

Emergency communications and emergency preparedness shall be in accordance with FC 3605.4.1 and 3605.4.2.

3605.4.1 Communications.

The marina shall be provided with a public address system or other approved means of notifying occupants of a fire on the premises. A telephone not requiring a coin to operate or another approved, clearly identified means to notify the department, shall be provided on the premises in an approved location.

3605.4.2 Emergency preparedness.

Marina owners shall designate and train a fire brigade in fire emergency procedures, including the sounding of an alarm, notification to the department, and operation of fire protection systems and portable fire extinguishers. A chart designating the members of the fire brigade and indicating each person's responsibilities shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous approved location.